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

ruby had 1/6 pounds on cinnamon (:

Explanation:

Answer 2

To find the difference between the amount she had yesterday and amount she has today, set it up like this:


`(5)/(6) - (2)/(3)`

Since the terms aren't compatible, we need to convert
`(2)/(3)` into a fraction with a common denominator:


`(5)/(6) - (2)/(3)( (2)/(2) )= (5)/(6) - (4)/(6)`

The terms can now be subtracted:


`(5)/(6) - (4)/(6) = (1)/(6)`

Ruby had
`(1)/(6)` pounds more cinnamon yesterday.