Question

While taking inventory at her bakery, Ruby noticed that she had 5⁄6 pound of cinnamon yesterday, but now had only 2⁄3 pound. How much more cinnamon did Ruby have yesterday?

Answer 1

1/6 pound

Match the denominator

2/3 = 4/6

Subtract

5/6 - 4/6 = 1/6

Answer 2

1/6 of a pound

Explanation:

Multiply both the numerator and denominator for a common denominator.

2/3 * 2/2 = 4/6.

Then subtract to find out how much more she had yesterday.

5/6-4/6=1/6.