Jade used Fraction 3 over 4 yard of fabric to make a scarf. Can she make 2 of these scarves with Fraction 1 and 4 over 5 yards of fabric, and why

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Elisa Rangel

26 July, 08:46

Jade used Fraction 3 over 4 yard of fabric to make a scarf. Can she make 2 of these scarves with Fraction 1 and 4 over 5 yards of fabric, and why

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Juliette Lester · Answer 1

3/4 = 15/20

1 4/5 = 1 16/20.

2 x 15/20 = 30/20 = 1 10/20

So, yes, she can, because if we equate denominators it's easier to find the answer, we need 1 10/20 yard of fabric and we have 1 16/20. It still remains 6/20 yard of fabric