Bob has 1 2/3lb of candy. He spilled 3/4 of his candy on the ground. How many pounds of candy did bob spill? Solve with a pictorial model.

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Eki Eqbal · Answer 1 · 2020-12-16T22:50:20+0000

Answer:

1 1/4 lb (1.25 lb)

Explanation:

1 2/3 is a mixed number

Convert in improper fraction :5/3 lb

5/3 * 3/4 = 15/12 = 5/4 = 1 1/4

5 divided into 4 = 1.25 (or 1 1/4)