Question

how do i answer this math problem? there are 10 pies. 4 of the pies are apple. the rest are cherry. what fraction of the pies are cherry?

Answer 1

Answer: 6/10

Explanation:

Let's say 'P' is pie, 'A' is an apple

P P P P P P P P P P

A A A A

So how many 'P' are left?

There are 10 'P' and 4 'A' so

10 - 4 = 6 so for the fraction you have to write like 6/10

Answer 2

6/10 of the pies are cherry

10 - 4 = 6
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10 pies 10