Question

jerry bought a piece of wood 5m long. he used 3/8 of the wood for a frame. and 1/5 to fix a door. he used the remainder of the wood on a kitchen cupboard. what fraction did he use on the cupboard
Ms. Sue
(3/8) * 5 = ?
(1/5) * 5 = ?

Add the two products above together. Subtract the sum from 5 meters.

thanks
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

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