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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-03-24

Sara cut off \(\frac{1}{8}\) of a 48-inch piece of ribbon. Jane cut off \(\frac{1}{9}\) of a 36-inch piece of ribbon. They compared their cut pieces.

Whose piece is longer, and by how much?

Asked by frenfren

Answer (3)

Sara cut biggert part, and her ribbon was longer.
4 \\6-4=2"> 8 1 ​ ∗ 48 = 8 48 ​ = 6 9 1 ​ ∗ 36 = 36 9 ​ = 4 6 > 4 6 − 4 = 2 Sara's piece was longer by 2 inches.

Answered by mackiemesser | 2024-06-10

Sara's by one whole
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Answered by minagray29 | 2024-06-12

Sara cut off 6 inches from her ribbon while Jane cut off 4 inches. Therefore, Sara's piece is longer by 2 inches. In conclusion, Sara's piece is longer by 2 inches.
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Answered by mackiemesser | 2024-12-24

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