Question

Roberto has 1 3/4 pies he wants to give to two friends. Show two ways he could split the pies between the friends

Answer 1

7/8

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

(1 + 3/4)/2

Put 1 + 3/4 over the common denominator 4. 1 + 3/4 = 4/4 + 3/4:

(4/4 + 3/4)/2

4/4 + 3/4 = (4 + 3)/4:

((4 + 3)/4)/2

4 + 3 = 7:

(7/4)/2

7/4×1/2 = 7/(4×2):

7/(4×2)

4×2 = 8:

Answer: 7/8