Question

When Jason started the job he had 213 1/2 pounds of nails. When he finished he had 167 3/4 pounds of nails.
How many pounds of nails did he use on the job?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hint:

\[\space\space\space\space\space213 \frac{1}{2}
\\- 167 \frac{3}{4}
\\\text{_________}
\]

Answer 3

Subtract

Answer 4

OKAY
WAIT

Answer 5

right. Now to subtract the fractions you need both denominators to be the same

Answer 6

Yes, so find the equivalent fraction for 1/2 and replace it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

1/2 = 2/4

Answer 10

\[\space\space\space\space\space213 \frac{2}{4}
\\- 167 \frac{3}{4}
\\\text{_________}
\]

Answer 11

Now all you have to do is use barrowing methods to figure it out

Answer 12

45.75

Answer 13

How did you get that? Using a calculator?

Answer 14

YEAH

Answer 15

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Answer 16

WHAT IM IN A RUSH