Asked by Jerald

Jessica needs 5 5/8 yards of fabric to make a skirt and 14 1/2 yards to make a coat. How much fabric does she need in all? 19 9/8
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right. Now simplify your answer.

Answered by Norma
It would be 19 9/8 but you probably have to simplify it to 20 1/8
Answered by Jerald
I divide 9/8 and got 1 1/8
Answered by Jerald
So the mixed number 1 1/8 I had the 1 to 19 to get 20?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right.

Hint: An easy way to check your problems is to turn the fractions into decimals and use a calculator.

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