Question

Sharyn needs 3 3/8 yards of fabric to make a dress for herself and 2 1/8 yards of the same fabric to make a matching dress for her daughter. If she buys 6 1/8 yards of fabric, how much will she have left over?

Answer 1

3 3\8+2 1\8=5 4\8
6 1\8 -5 4\8=9\8-4\8=5\8 yards

Answer 2

First, add your two lengths together. When you add 3 3/8 yards and 2 1/8 yards together, you get 5 4/8 yards total. Subtract this from 6 1/8 yards and you get an answer of 5/8 yards leftover. Hope this helps!