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Lacey had a ribbon [tex]5\frac{7}{8}[/tex] yards long. She used [tex]1\frac{1}{2}[/tex] yards for a belt. What length of the ribbon remains?

Answer :

Final answer:

After subtracting the length of the ribbon used for the belt from the total initial length, Lacey has 4 3/8 yards of ribbon remaining.

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we need to subtract the amount of ribbon Lacey used from the total length of the ribbon she had initially. Lacey had 5 7/8 yards of ribbon and she used 1 1/2 yards for a belt.

First, let's convert these mixed numbers to improper fractions:

  • 5 7/8 = 47/8
  • 1 1/2 = 3/2

Then, subtract the fractions. Ensure that both fractions have a common denominator before subtracting:

  • 47/8 - 3/2 = 47/8 - 12/8
  • 35/8 = 4 3/8

So, after using 1 1/2 yards for a belt, Lacey has 4 3/8 yards of ribbon left.

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