Question

1. ribbon a is \\(\frac{1}{3}\\) m long. it is \\(\frac{2}{5}\\) m shorter than ribbon b. whats the total length of the two ribbons?

Explanation:

Step1: Find length of Ribbon B

Since Ribbon A is $\frac{2}{5}$ m shorter than Ribbon B, add this difference to Ribbon A's length.
$\text{Length of B} = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{5} = \frac{5}{15} + \frac{6}{15} = \frac{11}{15}$ m

Step2: Calculate total length

Add lengths of Ribbon A and Ribbon B.
$\text{Total length} = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{11}{15} = \frac{5}{15} + \frac{11}{15} = \frac{16}{15}$

Answer:

$\frac{16}{15}$ m (or $1\frac{1}{15}$ m)