Question

Michael has a total of 10 pies to serve. He has already served 2 3/4 cherry pies, 1 2/3 peach pies, and 3 1/2 apple pies. Which mixed number represents the total amount of pie Michael has left to serve? *

Answer 1

Answer:
`2\frac1{12}` pies has left to serve.

Explanation:

Total pies = 10

Pies served:

Cherry pies =
`2\frac34`

Peach pies =
`1\frac23`

Apple pies =
`3\frac12`

Total amount pies has left = (Total pies ) - (Cherry pies + Peach pies + Apple pies)

`=10-(2\frac34+1\frac23+3\frac12)\\\\=10-((11)/(4)+(5)/(3)+(7)/(2))\\\\=10-((33+20+42)/(12))\\\\=10-((95)/(12))\\\\=(120-95)/(12)\\\\=(25)/(12)\\\\=2(1)/(12)`

Hence,
`2\frac1{12}` pies has left to serve.