Mrs. Bryant bought 6 and 3/5 yards of silk material. She used 2 and 4/5 yards of the maerial to make a blouse for her daughter Mikayla. How many yards does she have left?

2 answers

6 3/5 - 2 4/5 (Note: 3/5 is smaller than 4/5)
=5 8/5 - 2 4/5 (borrow a whole)
=3 4/5
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