The length of a ribbon is 3/4 meter. Sun yi needs pieces measuring 1/3 meter for an art project. What is the greatest number of

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The length of a ribbon is 3/4 meter. Sun yi needs pieces measuring 1/3 meter for an art project. What is the greatest number of

pieces measuring 1/3 meter that can be cut from the ribbon? How much ribbon will be left after sun yi cuts the ribbon? Explain your reasoning.

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omeli [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-25T19:17:33+03:00

omeli [17]3 years ago

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You need to DIVIDE the 3/4 meter into 1/3 meter pieces, so....
(3/4)÷(1/3) = (3/4) *(3/1) = (9/4) = 2.25
She can cut 2 (1/3) meter pieces.
To find what is left subtract (2/3) from the original (3/4).
(3/4)-(2/3)= (1/12) meter