Question

Ruma had a piece of ribbon she cut the ribbon into four pieces measuring 16/3 cm ,9/4 cm,28/6 cm,and 38/8 cm.find the length of the ribbon​Our mothers are like a security blanket to us because she saves us from all problems. She never regards her own problems and listens to us all time. In order to give her respect, the second Sunday of May month has been dedicated to her to celebrate mother's day. This event is of great importance to us and our mothers.​​

Answer 1

Answer:

The ribbon measured 17 cm.

Explanation:

Simplify the fractions.

16/3 = 5+1/3

9/4 = 2+1/4

28/6 = 4+2/3

38/8 = 4+3/4

We then get:

5+2+4+4+1/3+2/3+1/4+3/4

1/3+2/3 = 1

1/4 + 3/4 = 1

Simplify to:

5+2+4+4+1+1

= 17

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