Question

A patient is on a low​ sodium, low fat diet. Three months ago the patient weighed 240 1/8 lb Now the patient weighs 215 5/8lb How many pounds did the patient​ lose?

Answer 1

... 34.5 or 34 4/8
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Answer 2

namely what's 240⅛ - 215⅝.

firstly, let's convert the mixed fractions to improper, and then divide.

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