Question

Reggie is making a double-layer cake the recipe for the first layer calls for 2 1/4 cups of sugar.The recipe for the second layer calls for 1 1/4 cups of sugar Reggie has 5 cups of sugar.How much will he have left after making both recipes

Answer 1

1 1/2

Explanation:

Add 2 1/4 and 1 1/4 to get 3 2/4 or 3 1/2.

Subtract 5-3 1/2

5-3.5=1.5 or 1 1/2