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30-12-2015
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Expain why this problem CANNOT be solved by subtracting 2/3- 1/3

Lauren has 2/3 of a foot of ribbon. She cuts off 1/3 of an inch ribbon. How much ribbon does Lauren have now

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rainbowdash98 rainbowdash98

30-12-2015

It can't be solved that way because you first have to find what 2/3 of a foot of ribbon which is 8. she then cuts of a third of an inch, so you have to subtract 1/3 from 8, leaving you with about 7.6.

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