Question

A class had 2 3/4 yards of twine. Five students each used 1/8 of a yard.

Estimate the total yarn left.

Answer 1

5 students used 1/8 each

5 · 1/8 = 5/8

Subtract 5/8 from 2 3/4 to get your answer

First, make it the same denominator: 8

2 3/4 = 2 6/8

2 6/8 - 5/8 = 2 1/8

There is about 2 yarn left. Exact amount left: 2 1/8

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