Model with Mathematics Write a real-world problem that could be represented by the expression \(5\frac{1}{2} - 3\frac{7}{8}\). Then solve your problem.
Persevere with Problems A string is cut in half. One of the halves is thrown away. One fifth of the remaining half is cut away and the piece left is 8 feet long. How long was the string initially? Justify your answer.
For a party, Makenna bought \(3\frac{1}{3}\) pounds of white grapes. Angelo bought \(2\frac{3}{4}\)pounds of red grapes. How many more pounds of grapes did Makenna buy than Angelo?