SOLUTION: Sam ordered two-thirds of a ton of concrete, but only five-eighths of a ton was delivered. What fractional part of his order did Sam receive?

SOLUTION: Sam ordered two-thirds of a ton of concrete, but only five-eighths of a ton was delivered. What fractional part of his order did Sam receive?

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Question 908240: Sam ordered two-thirds of a ton of concrete, but only five-eighths of a ton was delivered. What fractional part of his order did Sam receive?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/8*2/3=10/24=5/12
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