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) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/8*2/3=10/24=5/12