Solve. Write a mixed numeral for the answer.
-There were $23 \frac{1}{8}$ yards of wire on a spool. After a customer bought $3 \frac{1}{2}$ yards of wire from the spool, how many yards were left?
A) $18 \frac{5}{8} \mathrm{yd}$
B) $19 \mathrm{yd}$
C) $19 \frac{5}{8} \mathrm{yd}$
D) $20 \frac{5}{8} \mathrm{yd}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the remaining wire, subtract $3 \frac{1}{2}$ from $23 \frac{1}{8}$. Convert to improper fractions: $23 \frac{1}{8} = \frac{185}{8}$ and $3 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{7}{2} = \frac{28}{8}$. Subtract: $\frac{185}{8} - \frac{28}{8} = \frac{157}{8}$. Convert back to a mixed numeral: $19 \frac{5}{8}$.

Solve Write a Mixed Numeral for the Answer 231823 \frac{1}{8}2381​ Yards of Wire on a Spool

Solve Write a Mixed Numeral for the Answer $23 \frac{1}{8}$ Yards of Wire on a Spool