jane has 5 yards of fabric. she uses 1\\frac{7}{8} yards to make a skirt. about how much fabric does jane…

jane has 5 yards of fabric. she uses 1\\frac{7}{8} yards to make a skirt. about how much fabric does jane have left after making the skirt? 1 yard 2 yards 3 yards 4 yards

jane has 5 yards of fabric. she uses 1\\frac{7}{8} yards to make a skirt. about how much fabric does jane have left after making the skirt? 1 yard 2 yards 3 yards 4 yards

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$1\frac{7}{8}=\frac{1\times8 + 7}{8}=\frac{15}{8}$

Step2: Subtract the used fabric from the total fabric

$5-\frac{15}{8}=\frac{5\times8}{8}-\frac{15}{8}=\frac{40 - 15}{8}=\frac{25}{8}=3\frac{1}{8}$

Answer:

3 yards