SOLUTION: We are preparing for a test and I have a problem that I can't figure out. I keep on getting more than I should. Please help me and answer the problem: Jane needs 4 2/3 of ribbon

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Question 386647: We are preparing for a test and I have a problem that I can't figure out. I keep on getting more than I should. Please help me and answer the problem: Jane needs 4 2/3 of ribbon but only has 3/4 of that amount. How much does she have?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4%2B2%2F3=12%2F3%2B2%2F3=14%2F3
She has 2%2F3 of that, so she has
%282%2F3%29%2814%2F3%29=28%2F9whatever unit of measurement you're using.