Question

Allie need 4 2/3 yards of lace to finish sewing the edges of a blanket. she only has 3/4 of that amount. how much lace does alice have?

Answer 1

3 1/2 yards

Explanation:

She needs 4 2/3 or 14/3 yards

She has 3/4 of that. / of is a sign of multiplication

3/4 of 14/3

3/4 * 14/3

42/12. Simplify

14 / 4. So she has 14/4 or 3 1/2 yards