A ribbon was 2 yards long. 3/8 yard was cut off, and then 1/4 yard was cut off. How much ribbon is left?

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Add or subtract fractional amounts in the order of the story. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Solve two-step add/subtract problems with a concept card and practice.

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"Solve fraction add/subtract chains" is a 5th Grade Math lesson in the Two-step problems unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

A ribbon was 2 yards long. 3/8 yard was cut off, and then 1/4 yard was cut off. How much ribbon is left?

Accepted Answer

1 3/8 yards