Question

The length of Marianna's dress measures 1 1/4 yards. She hems the dress, makint it 3/8 yard shorter. How long is her dress now?

Answer 1

7/8 yards

Explanation:

1 1/4- 3/8

first change 1 1/4 to an improper fraction: 5/4

next, find common denominator which is 8

5/4=10/8

10/8-3/8=7/8