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?

Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form by filling in the boxes.

Answer 1

The pounds of grapes left with seinna is 3.125

Answer 2

Answer: 3 1/8 or 3.125 pounds

Explanation:

5 3/4 - 1/8 - 2 1/2

fix fractions -->

3/4 = 6/8

1/8 = 1/8

1/2 = 4/8

add fractions -->

1/8 + 2 4/8 = 5/8

2 5/8

subtract -->

5 6/8 - 2 5/8

3 1/8