Question

Michael has total of 10 pies to serve. he served 2 3/4 cherry pies, 1 2/3 peach pies and 3 1/2 apple pies, how many does he have left to serve?

Answer 1

`2(1)/(12)`

Explanation:

→ Work out how much he served in total

`2(3)/(4)+1(2)/(3) +3(1)/(2) =2(9)/(12)+1(8)/(12) +3(6)/(12)=6(23)/(12) =7(11)/(12)`

→ Subtract from total

`10-7(11)/(12) = 10-(95)/(12) =(120)/(12) -(95)/(12) =(25)/(12) =2(1)/(12)`

Answer 2

o Michael has 2 and 1/12th pies left to serve.

Explanation:

o Total pies = 10

o Pies served-

o Cherry pies = 2 and 3/4

o Peach pies = 1 and 2/3

o Apple pies = 3 and 1/2

o Add the fractions and reduce to get 2 and 1/12