Question

James and Becky have a total of 4 2 over 8 feet of yarn. Becky has 1 5 over 8 feet of yarn. How many feet of yarn does James have?

Answer 1

Why the gap in the numbers? If you are missing a decimal point, insert it into the equation.

42/8 = x + 15/8

Solve for x.

Answer 2

2 5/8