Question

Natalie was wrapping a gift for a birthday party

and she measured and found she had 3 1/6 yards of
ribbon. After finishing she had 1 3/4 yards of ribbon
remaining. How much ribbon did she use?

Answer 1

1 5/12 yds

Explanation:

3 1/6 - 1 3/4 = 38/12 - 21/12 = 17/12 = 1 5/12 yds