Question

Sam purchased 3 1/4 pounds of cheese. He used half of the purchased cheese for a casserole and 1/4 pound for sandwiches. Express as a mixed number the number of the number of pounds of cheese he has left.

Answer 1

1 3/8 lbs.

Explanation:

3 1/4 x 1/2 = 1 5/8

1 5/8-1/4=

1 5/8-2/8=

1 3/8