SOLUTION: if sandy cut 1 3/4 of a 7 1/2 cord, how much cord is left ?

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Question 839825: if sandy cut 1 3/4 of a 7 1/2 cord, how much cord is left ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%2B1%2F4-%281%2B3%2F4%29=28%2F4%2B1%2F4-4%2F4-3%2F4
7%2B1%2F4-%281%2B3%2F4%29=%2828%2B1-4-3%29%2F4
7%2B1%2F4-%281%2B3%2F4%29=22%2F4
7%2B1%2F4-%281%2B3%2F4%29=5+%2B+2%2F4
7%2B1%2F4-%281%2B3%2F4%29=5+%2B+1%2F2
5 1/2 is left.