Question

To make ribbon and bow for a hat, Stacey needs 5/6 yard of black ribbon and 2/3 yard of red ribbon. how much total ribbon does she need.

Answer 1

1 1/2

Step-by-step explanation: 5/6 + 2/3 = ? 3- 3,6 6- 6 so the six will be the denominators because is the less common number so 5/6 + 2/3 = 5/6 + 4/6 = 9/6 which can be simplify by the factor 3 which will be 3/2 or 1 1/2 .

Answer 2

First make the denominators of the fractions the same by multiplying.


`(2)/(3)` ×
`(2)/(2)`
=
`(4)/(6)`

Now we just need to add the fractions together


`(5)/(6) + (4)/(6)`
=
`(9)/(6)`

9/6 would be the answer, but it can be simplified further, then converted into decimal form.


`(9)/(6)` ÷
`(3)/(3)`
=
`(3)/(2)`
=1.5 yards

Your final answer is 1.5 yards of ribbon are needed.