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Alice had 4 1/4 pounds of walnuts at the beginning of the week. At the end of the week, she had 2 3/4 pounds. How much has she used

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17/4 (4 1/4 as an improper fraction)
11/4 (2 3/4 as an improper fraction)

17/4-11/4=6/4=1 1/2
she used 1 1/2 pounds

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4 1/4 is equal to 17/4, and 2 3/4 is equal to 11/4. 17/4 take away 11/4 is 6/4 or 1 1/2
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