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Sofie bought 2 5/6 meters of ribbon. She gave 3/4 meters of it to her friend. How many meters of ribbon was left with Sofie?

A. What is asked in the problem?
B. What are the facts given?
C. What operation should be used?
D. What is the number sentence? ​

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Answer:

A.

How many meters of ribbon was left wigh sofie?

B.

2 ⅚ m. of ribbon & ¾ m.

C.

Subtraction

D.

Two, Five over six minus three over four

or

Two, Five-sixth minus three-fourth

2 ⅚ - ¾

= 25/12 or 2 1/12

Explanation :

2 × 6 + 5 - 3

6 4

17/6 - 3/4

17 × 2 - 3 × 3

6 × 2 4 × 3

34 - 9

12 12

= 25/12

Alternative form:

2 1/12

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