John loves 3/8 miles from the Museum.Sylvia lives 1/4 miles from the Museum.How much closer is Sylvia from the Museum?
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The fact that the word problem is saying how much closer Sylvia is, is an indication that 1/4 is smaller than 3/8. 3/8 - 1/4 = 3/8 - 2/8 = 1/8 Sylvia is closer to the library by 1/8 mile. You can also say that John is further away by 1/8 mile.
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The fact that the word problem is saying how much closer Sylvia is, is an indication that 1/4 is smaller than 3/8.
3/8 - 1/4 = 3/8 - 2/8 = 1/8
Sylvia is closer to the library by 1/8 mile.
You can also say that John is further away by 1/8 mile.
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