Question

Larry made 32 3/4 oz of lemonade in a glass pitcher but he accidently spilled 7/8 oz on the table. How much lemonade is left in the pitcher?

Answer 1

Answer: 31 7/8

Explanation:

Firstly, we add the whole part which is 31 into the fraction making it an improper fraction. Then solve the problem by making a common denominator of 3/4 from the whole fraction into 6/8 and adding it to the previous fraction, then subtracting the spilled amount. To make the improper fraction a whole fraction/normal, just divide by the denominator. That's all!

31 x 8 = 248

248 + 6 = 254

254 - 7 = 247

247 ÷ 8 = 31 +
`(7)/(8)`

OR 31
`(7)/(8)`

Answer 2

31 7/8 ounces are remaining from the pitcher.