Question

Martin put 8 pounds of grapes into a bowl. Four friends each took 2/3 pounds from the bowl. What fraction represents the total amount of grapes removed from the bowl ?

Answer 1

There are 8 pounds of grapes. Four people each take 2/3 out. We can find out how much was taken out by multiplying these four people by the amount they took out, 2/3:


`\sf 4*(2)/(3)=(8)/(3)`

We can convert this improper fraction to a mixed number. Three goes into eight two times. 3 * 2 = 6. 8 - 6 = 2. So we have 2 and two thirds leftover, or:


`\sf 2(2)/(3)`

So the total amount of grapes that was removed from the bowl is
`\sf(8)/(3)` or
`\sf 2(2)/(3)` pounds.

Answer 2

-8/3

Explanation:

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