Question

Ramona had 8 3/8 in. of ribbon. She used 2 1/2 in. for an art project.How many inches of ribbon does she have left?

Answer 1

$8\frac{3}{8}= \frac{67}{8}$

$2\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2} = \frac{20}{8}$

$\frac{67}{8}- \frac{20}{8} = \frac{47}{8} =5 \frac{7}{8} in$

Answer 2

Answer: There is $5\frac{7}{8}\ in.$ left.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Length of ribbon Ramona had is given by

$8\frac{3}{8}=\frac{67}{8}\ in.$

Length of ribbon she used for a project is given by

$2\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{2}\ in.$

Number of inches of ribbon left is given by

$\frac{67}{8}-\frac{5}{2}\\\\=\frac{67-20}{8}\\\\=\frac{47}{8}\ in\\\\=5\frac{7}{8}\ in.$

Hence, there is $5\frac{7}{8}\ in.$ left.