Question

Two lions, Fluffy and Fireball, met at the zoo. Fluffy tail is 1 1/3 of a meter long. Fireball's tail is 1 1/4 of a meter long.

How much longer is Fluffy's tail than Fireball's tail?

Answer 1

Fluffy's tail is 1/12 of a meter longer than Fireball's tail.

Explanation:

1 1/3 - 1 1/4 = x

get common denominator (12)

1 4/12 - 1 3/12 = 1/12