SOLUTION: A toy maker has 6 1/4 yards of fabric. He wants to make five stuffed animals that each require 7/8 yard of fabric. How many yards of fabric will he have left?

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Question 1172974: A toy maker has 6 1/4 yards of fabric. He wants to make five stuffed animals that each require 7/8 yard of fabric. How many yards of fabric will he have left?
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Hi,

 5%287%2F8%29+=+%2835%2F8%29

%2825%2F4%29+-+%2835%2F8%29+=+%2850%2F8%29-%2835%2F8%29+=+15%2F8

1 7/8 yds  fabric left

CHECKING our answer***

(35/8) + (15/8) =  50/8 = 25/4 = 6 1/4  Checks!

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