Question

Oliva has a bag that contains 4 1/4 cups of rice. She uses 2/3 cup. How much rice is left in the bag?

Answer 1

43/12 or 3 7/12

Explanation:

4 1/4 = 17/4 = 51/12

2/3 = 8/12

51/12 - 8/12 = 43/12 = 3 7/12

Answer 2

3 7/12

Explanation:

4 1/4-2/3

make the bottom = to each other

1/4 *3=3/12

2/3*4=8/12

4 3/12 -8/12

51/12=4 3/12

51/12-8/12=43/12

3 7/12