Question

Emma has 2 1/4 feet of wood for a project. She only needs 1/3 of it. How

much wood does she need?

Answer 1

3/4 of a foot

Explanation:

2 (1/4) = (2 X 4 + 1) /4 = 9/4.

she only needs a third.

1/3 X 9/4 = 3/4.

she only needs 3/4 of a foot