On a plane trip to Hawaii, the baggage weight projected was 2,182 1/4 lbs. The actual weight of all bags totaled 2,095 1/3 lbs. By how much was the projected weight overstated?

Name: On a plane trip to Hawaii, the baggage weight projected was 2,182 1/4 lbs. The actual weight of all bags totaled 2,095 1/3 lbs. By how much was the projected weight overstated?
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After converting the fractions to have 12 as a common denominator, subtract the actual from the projected baggage weight.

On a Plane Trip to Hawaii, the Baggage Weight Projected