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Matt is making cookies. He adds 3 over 4 cup of sugar to a bowl. He then removes two 1 over 8 cups of sugar. Which of the following best explains the amount of sugar left in the bowl?

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Explanation:

Hi Arianna!

3 over 4 cups of sugar = 3/4

Two one over eight cups of sugar = 2 1/8

Basically we’re trying to find out the amount of sugar left in the bowl.

Matt adds 3/4 cup of sugar

Then removes 2 1/8 cups of sugar
User Shivakumar
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Answer:

3/4 is equal to 6/8 2 1/8s is equal to 2/8

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