Addison bought 5/6 yard of ribbon. She used 1/4 yard of ribbon to decorate her scrapbook. How much ribbon did she have left after decorating the scrapbook?

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14 March, 17:15

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Yadira Wyatt · Answer 1

Addison used up 1/4 yard of ribbon out of 5/6 yard

5/6 - 1/4

12 is the LCM of 6 and 4

10/12 - 3/12 = 7/12

She is left with 7/12 yard of ribbon

Kareem Browning · Answer 2

5/6 - 1/4

5/6 = 10/12

1/4 = 3/12

10/12 - 3/12 = 7/12