Question

Sienna has 5 3/4 pounds of grapes. She eats 1/8 pound and gives 2 1/2 pounds to her brother.

How many pounds of grapes does Sienna have left?

Answer 1

3 1/8 lbs left

Explanation:

`5(3)/(4) -(1)/(8) -2(1)/(2)`

`(23)/(4) -(1)/(8) -(5)/(2)`

`(46)/(8) -(1)/(8) -(20)/(8)`

`(46-1-20)/(8)`

`(25)/(8)` lbs