Question

barrys desserts made a batch of fresh scones with \\(\frac{7}{8}\\) of a pound of butter and \\(\frac{4}{8}\\) of a pound of sugar. how much more butter than sugar was used?
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
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Explanation:

Step1: Subtract sugar from butter

$\frac{7}{8} - \frac{4}{8}$

Step2: Compute the fraction difference

$\frac{7-4}{8} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer:

$\frac{3}{8}$ pounds