Question

Cara's bathroom floor has an area of 2 2/3 square yards. She lays down a rug that has an area of 1 1/4 square yards. What area of the floor is NOT covered by the rug?

Answer 1

1 5/12

Explanation:

2 2/3 - 1 1/4 =

(8/3)4 - (5/4)3 =

32/12 - 15/12 =

17/12 =

1 5/12