Ahmad had a ribbon of length 3/4 m. He used 1/3 m to tie a parcel and 1/6 m for a bow. What length of ribbon, in metres, was left?
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Step 1: Find the total length used.
1/3 + 1/6 = 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2 m.
Step 2: Subtract total used from original length.
3/4 - 1/2 = 3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4 m.
Answer: 1/4 m of ribbon was left.
Correct answer: 1/4
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