kiara has 6 3/8 inches of ribbon. she cuts off 5/8 inch. how much ribbon is left? write your answer as a…
kiara has 6 3/8 inches of ribbon. she cuts off 5/8 inch. how much ribbon is left? write your answer as a mixed number.
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions
$$6\frac{3}{8}=\frac{6\times8 + 3}{8}=\frac{48+3}{8}=\frac{51}{8}$$ $$\frac{5}{8}$$ remains as it is.
Step2: Subtract the fractions
$$\frac{51}{8}-\frac{5}{8}=\frac{51 - 5}{8}=\frac{46}{8}$$
Step3: Simplify the fraction
$$\frac{46}{8}=\frac{23}{4}=5\frac{3}{4}$$
Answer:
$5\frac{3}{4}$