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? \\(\square\\) meter

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total length of 7 logs

Each log is $\frac{2}{3}$ meter, so total length is $7 \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{14}{3}$ meters.

Step2: Subtract total log length from 5m

Convert 5 meters to thirds: $5 = \frac{15}{3}$. Subtract: $\frac{15}{3} - \frac{14}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$.

Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$