Question

Becky is making 1/2 batch of chocolate chip cookies. The recipe calls for cup 7/8 chocolate chips. How much chocolate does Becky need?

Answer 1

3/8 chocolate chips

Explanation:

1/2 needs to have the same denominator as 7/8

2 * 4 = 8 (denominator) but what you do for the denominator has to apply for the numerator.

1 * 4 = 4 (numerator)

so now you successfully converted 1/2 to 4/8.

Now you solve, total - items you have = how much you need

7/8 - 4/8 = 3/8