Question

Mrs. Taylor bought 16⅓ yards of material. She used 5¾ yards. How much material does she have left? *

Answer 1

10\frac{7}{12}

Explanation:

First thing you want to do is find the common denominator for \frac{1}{3} and \frac{3}{4}. You do this by multiplying to denominators together, so 3*4=12.

Next, multiple the numerators with the opposite denominator. 1*4=4 and 3*3=9.

Now you are left with \frac{4][12] and \frac{9}{12}.

Add those back to your numbers

16\frac{4}{12} - 5\frac{9}{12} = 10\frac{7}{12}