Ricco plans to dig a trench that is \( 1 \frac{5}{6} \) of a yard long. He measures his work and realizes he still has \( \frac{1}{3} \) yard to go. How much of the trench has he dug so far? Date omaneuvering the Midale ucc, 2015

To find out how much of the trench Ricco has dug so far, we subtract the remaining length from the total length. The total trench length is \( 1 \frac{5}{6} \) yards. Converting \( 1 \frac{5}{6} \) to an improper fraction gives us \( \frac{11}{6} \). The remaining length is \( \frac{1}{3} \) yard, which can also be expressed as \( \frac{2}{6} \) when finding a common denominator. So, calculating: \[ \frac{11}{6} - \frac{2}{6} = \frac{9}{6} = 1 \frac{1}{2} \text{ yards.} \] Ricco has dug \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \) yards of the trench! Now, let’s sprinkle in some fun: did you know that trench digging has been around since ancient times? The Romans were known for their extensive trench systems for aqueducts! This early engineering marvel allowed them to transport water over long distances. And speaking of trench work, it’s important to measure twice before you dig once! Improper measurements can lead to a lot of unnecessary extra work and could mess up your entire project. So always double-check your calculations and ensure your tools are precise. Happy digging!