Question

Mario had five and seven ninths cookies. He gave his brother four and one half cookies. How many cookies does Mario have left?

A. 1 6/7
B. 7 8/11
C. 1 5/18
D. 9 5/18

Answer 1

Answer: C 1 and 5/18

Explanation:

1) get a common denominator for the fractions. 1/2 = 3/9

2) subtract the fractions first. 7/9 - 3/9 = 4/9

3) subtract whole numbers. 5 - 4 is 1

4) 1 and 5/18

Answer 2

a

Explanation: