Select the correct answer.
Leah is creating satin bows for a wedding. From a 15-meter-long ribbon, she first cuts a piece 
 3 4/9 meters long. Then she cuts a piece 6 5/9
 meters long from the remaining ribbon. How much ribbon does Leah have left?
 A. 10 meters
 B. 25 meters
 C. 5 meters
 D. 12 meters

To determine how much ribbon Leah has left, we need to subtract the lengths of the pieces she cut from the original 15-meter ribbon.

1. First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
   \[
   3 \frac{4}{9} = \frac{3 \times 9 + 4}{9} = \frac{27 + 4}{9} = \frac{31}{9}
   \]
   \[
   6 \frac{5}{9} = \frac{6 \times 9 + 5}{9} = \frac{54 + 5}{9} = \frac{59}{9}
   \]

2. Convert these fractions to decimal form for easier subtraction:
   \[
   3 \frac{4}{9} \approx 3.444
   \]
   \[
   6 \frac{5}{9} \approx 6.556
   \]

3. Subtract the lengths from the total ribbon:
   \[
   15 - 3.444 - 6.556 = 15 - 10 = 5
   \]

So, Leah has 5 meters of ribbon left. The correct answer is:
C. 5 meters

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Here are five more questions you might find interesting:
1. How do you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?
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3. How do you convert fractions to decimals?
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**Tip:** When working with mixed numbers in calculations, converting them to improper fractions first can simplify the process.

Discover how to calculate the remaining length of ribbon after Leah cuts pieces from a 15-meter ribbon. This problem involves subtracting mixed numbers, converting them to improper fractions, and performing decimal subtraction. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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