Sam and Lou need a total of 1 foot of wire for a Science project. Sam's wire measured 8/12 foot-long. Lou's wire measured 7/8 foot-long. Do they have enough wire for the science project? Explain your reasoning.

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Sam and Lou need a total of 1 foot of wire for a Science project. Sam's wire measured 8/12 foot-long. Lou's wire measured 7/8 foot-long. Do they have enough wire for the science project? Explain your reasoning.  

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