Question

Two pieces of fabric

are 143/4 inches and
207/8 inches long. To
form a single piece in
length, 3/8 inch of
each masonry piece
was sewn together to
create a seam. What
is the final length of
the fabric after the
two pieces are sewn?

Answer 1

487/8 inches

Explanation:

`\left((143)/(4)-\frac38\right)+\left((207)/(8)-\frac38\right)=(286)/(8)-\frac38+(204)/(8)=(283)/(8)+(204)/(8)=(487)/(8)`