Betty cuts 3/4m from a piece of rope 2 2/3m long. Is there enough rope left for two pieces 5/6m long each?
2 + 2/3 m = 8/3 m = 32/12 m
3/4 m = 9/12m
5/6 m = 10/12m
So..... if the following evaluates to < 0 .....we don't have enough
32/12 - 9/12 - 10/12 - 10/12 =
23/12 - 20/12 = 3/12 = 1/4
So....there is enough !!!!