Answer:
The starting length of ribbon was yards.
Step-by-step explanation:
You have used 12 1/2 yards of silver rope. Converting this to improper fraction;
You have 36 2/3 yards left. Converting this to improper fraction;
So, in the starting the rope must have been :
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
=
Hence, the starting length of ribbon was yards.
Ok so all you have to do is add 12 1/2 to 36 2/3 to get your answer.
So 12 1/2 + 36 2/3 is equal to 49 1/6
I hope this helps :) !!
-3
-1*-1=1
2*2=4
1-4
=-3