
Deborah T. answered 03/30/19
Patient and Experienced Middle/High School Math Teacher
There appears to be a couple different ways to respond to the statement on the assignment.
They are "both" using 1 yard so it appears the fractions you choose to use should add up to 1 yard; for example 1/2 yard and 1/2 yard, or 2/4 yard and 2/4 yard. Those are two different fractions that show the boys are using the same length of ribbon.