Question

Ricky has 7/8 Cup of cereal in a bowl. He then gave Two 1/4 Cups of cereal from his bowl to his little sister. Which of the following best explains the amount of cereal left in Ricky’s bowl?

Answer 1

3/8 because 7/8 - 2(1/4)=

Explanation:

1/4 is 2/8 times 2 = 4/8 or 1/2

7/8 less 4/8 is 3/8

Answer 2

fraction 3 over 8, because fraction 7 over 8 minus 2 times fraction 1 over 4 equals fraction 7 over 8 minus fraction 2 over 4

Explanation:

this is it