Question

Sarah and her friends picked 3 3/4 pints of blueberries. After they ate some of the blueberries, only 2 1/3 pints remained.

How many pints of blueberries did Sarah and her friends eat?

Answer 1

3 3/4 - x = 2 1/3
15/4 - x = 7/3
15/4 - 7/3 = x
45/12 - 28/12 = x
17/12 = x
1 5/12 = x.......they ate 1 5/12 pints

Answer 2

Answer: 1 5/12

Explanation:

2 1/3 = 7/4

3 3/4 = 15 / 4

The amount they eat = The amount they picked - The amount they remained

The amount they eat = 15 / 4 - 7/3

=45-28 / 12

=17/12

= 1 5/12