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how much larger than 3/4 inch is 25/32 inch?
These questions are all based on the same principle.
This question asks for the difference between these two quantities. So, just subtract one from the other.
To do this, we need to find a common denominator and express 3/4 in terms of x/32.
We do this by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 8.
(3*8)/(4*8)=24/32.
Now, 25/32 - 3/4 = 25/32 - 24/32
=(25-24)/32
=1/32 inch
Have a go yourself before you ask next time.
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