Ramona had 8 3/8 in. of ribbon. she used 2 1/2 in. for an art project. how many does she have left? find the difference in simplest form.

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Trenton Velasquez

7 December, 13:00

Ramona had 8 3/8 in. of ribbon. she used 2 1/2 in. for an art project. how many does she have left? find the difference in simplest form.

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Campbell Davidson · Answer 1

The answer is 5 7/8

b/c 2 1/2 = 2 4/8

so then convert 8 3/8 as an improper fraction which is 67/8

and do the same w / 2 4/8 which is 20/8

the do: 67/8 - 20/8 = 47/8

simplify 47/8 = 5 7/8.

Your answer is 5 7/8 inches of ribbon left.