A pump currently contains 4 7/8 gallons of water but needs to be filled to capacity. The capacity of the pump is 9 5/8 gallons. How much more water is needed to completely fill the pump? Express your answer in simplest mixed-number form.
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pump capacity -- contained capacity ==
required capacity
changing to fractions :-
9 5/8 = 77/8
4 7/8 == 39/8
applying formula
77/8 - 39/8 = 38/8
now , convert into mixed fraction
38/8 = 4 6/8
pump capacity -- contained capacity ==
required capacity
changing to fractions :-
9 5/8 = 77/8
4 7/8 == 39/8
applying formula
77/8 - 39/8 = 38/8
now , convert into mixed fraction
38/8 = 4 6/8
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