Question

Laden has 7/9 pounds of candy. If he gives 1/4 pound of candy to his friend,what fraction of a pound of candy will he have left?

Answer 1

19/36

Explanation:

7/9 - 1/4 = 28/36 - 9/36, which equals 19/36.

Answer 2

Answer: 19/36

Explanation:

7/9 - 1/4

The lcm is 36, so we multiply each fraction by 36

(7/9 × 36) - (1/4 × 36)

= (7×4) - (1×9)

=(28-9) / 36

= 19/36