Question

charla used 1/4 of a container of oatmeal to make her family breakfast. the next day she used 1/2 as much. how much did she use all together?

Answer 1

If you subtract 1/4 and 1/2 you will get your answer because the next day she used less oatmeal

Answer 2

Charla used 1/4 of a container of oatmeal on the first day. On the second day, she used 1/2 as much as the first day. 1/2 of 1/4 is 1/8. So, Charla used 1/4 + 1/8 = 3/8 of a container of oatmeal all together.