The length of a ribbon is 3/4 meter. Tina needs pieces measuring 1/3 meter for an art project.

Question

A)What is the greatest number of pieces measuring 1/3 meter that can be cut from the ribbon?
B)How much ribbon will be left after Tina cuts the ribbon? Explain your reasoning.
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Answer 1

A) 1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3 + another 1/3 = 1

B) 3/4 - 2/3 = 9/12 - 8/12 = ?

Answer 2

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