Understanding subtraction of integers and other rational numbers?

Which statements regarding the diagram are true? check all that apply.

Scenario: 2 storage sheds are to have the same area. 1 is square and the other is rectangular. the rectangular shed is 4 meters wide and 9 meters long question: how large is one side of the square shed in meters?

This is my question: kate has 4 and 3-eighths yards of fabric and needs 2 and 7-eighths yards to make a skirt. how much extra fabric will she have left after making the skirt?