Question

Two pieces of fabric
are 143/4 inches and
207/8 inches long. To
form a single piece in
length, 3/8 inch of
each masonry piece
was sewn together to
create a seam. What
is the final length of
the fabric after the
two pieces are sewn?

Answer 1

Answer:

            487/8 inches      

Step-by-step explanation:

$\left(\dfrac{143}{4}-\dfrac38\right)+\left(\dfrac{207}{8}-\dfrac38\right)=\dfrac{286}{8}-\dfrac38+\dfrac{204}{8}=\dfrac{283}{8}+\dfrac{204}{8}=\dfrac{487}{8}$