each 18 feet to make 16 5/8 foot boards for his gazebo. Upon measuring he finds they are 17 15/16 feet, 18 1/8 feet, and 17 13/16 feet. How much must be removed from each board to get 16 5/8 foot boards?   first board ? second board?

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A man purchased four boards that are each 18 feet to make 16 5/8 foot boards for his gazebo. Upon measuring he finds they are 17 15/16 feet, 18 1/8 feet, and 17 13/16 feet. How much must be removed from each board to get 16 5/8 foot boards?

 
first board ?
second board?
third board?
fourth board?

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