1. **Problem Statement:** We are reading fractional inch marks on an inch ruler: 7/8, 3/4, 9/10, and 8/10 inches. 2. **Understanding Inch Fractions:** An inch ruler is divided into fractions of an inch. Common fractions are eighths (1/8), quarters (1/4), and tenths (1/10). Each fraction represents a part of one inch. 3. **Reading the Fractions:** - 7/8 means 7 parts out of 8 equal parts of an inch. - 3/4 means 3 parts out of 4 equal parts of an inch. - 9/10 means 9 parts out of 10 equal parts of an inch. - 8/10 means 8 parts out of 10 equal parts of an inch. 4. **Helpful Tip:** On an inch ruler, there are tiny marks that help you identify these fractions precisely. 5. **Converting to Decimal Inches:** $$\frac{7}{8} = 0.875$$ $$\frac{3}{4} = 0.75$$ $$\frac{9}{10} = 0.9$$ $$\frac{8}{10} = 0.8$$ 6. **Summary:** These fractions represent lengths less than one inch, and the ruler's tiny marks help you read them accurately.