Answer:
Add
11 over 2
11 2 + 11 over 4 11 4 = 33 over 4 33 4
Step 1 of 2: Add. Show the work
Step 2 of 2: Simplify.
Simplify
33 over 4 33 4 = 8 and 1 over 48
1
4
Step-by-step explanation:
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 6 ÷ 1/2
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 6 x 2/1
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 12
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Answer: 12 1/2 foot pieces can be cut from 6 feet ribbon
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