Tyes math book is 2 3/4 inches thick her history book 1 3/8 inches thick how much thicker is her math book than her history book?

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Bluesixty · Answer 1 · 2023-03-01T20:01:09+0000

Answer:

1 3/8

Explanation:

Subtract the fractions, but you need to find common denominators first. Since 4 can go into 8, 8 is the common denominator. Multiply 2 3/4 by 2/2

2 3/4 × 2/2 = 2 6/8

Now subtract.

2 6/8 - 1 3/8 = 1 3/8