Question

Ricky needs 3 1/4 cups of sugar to make muffins. He already has 2 2/4 cups. How many more cups of sugar does he need? (12-9)

Answer 1

As I understood your typing 3 1/4 means
`3 (1)/(4)` So,


`3 (1)/(4) -2 (2)/(4) = (13)/(4) - (10)/(4)= (3)/(4)`

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