Question

kate is lining up logs across a pool for a boom run. the logs are $\frac{2}{3}$ meter long. the distance across the pool is 5 meters. she wants to know how many logs she needs.
what distance is left to reach 5 meters?
? meter

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total length of logs

Each log is $\frac{2}{3}$ m, 7 logs: $7 \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{14}{3}$ meters

Step2: Subtract from pool distance

Pool length is 5 m = $\frac{15}{3}$ m. Remaining distance: $\frac{15}{3} - \frac{14}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$ meters

Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$ meter