Question

Kim and Courtney share a 16-ounce box of cereal. By dthe end of the week, kim has eaten 3/8 of the box, and Courtney has eaten 1/4of the box of cereal. What fraction of the box is left?

Answer 1

1/4 = 2/8
2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8
8/8 - 5/8 = 3/8 of 16 ounce
16 / 8 = 2 x 3 = 6 ounces
6 oz. = 3/8
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Answer 2

Add 3/8 and 1/4 together which equals 5/8. Then, divide 16 by 5/8. Then, you have an answer of 5/128