j9johnstonowagkg j9johnstonowagkg
  • 01-02-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Kathy has 1 loaf of bread. She cuts 2/3 of it fir her friend and 1/12 for herself. What fraction of the bread is left?

Respuesta :

bhunsicker
bhunsicker bhunsicker
  • 01-02-2018
3/12 or 1/4 is left of the bread

2*4
-----= 8/12 - i did this for a common denominator
3*4

 8       1       9
---  +  ---  = --- i did this to find the total eaten
12      12    12

12      9     3                            1
---  _ --- = --- or simplified as ----
12     12   12                           4

the total amount of bread left is 3/12 or 1/4 (simplified)
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Can the division expression 4÷15 be shown as a fraction explain
How does Kafka make the fantastical events of The Metamorphosis sound realistic and believable?
A rectangular piece of land to be developed as a memorial park has an area of 75 m^2. The length of the lot is three times the width of the lot. A rectangular p
What were the laws of segregation meant to do?
Which of these would be an ethnic group?
How does Juliet’s monologue in lines 15-31 affect Romeo?
If u mix 2.5 cups of water with 1/3 cup of lemonade what would the answer be
After 88 years, mike's account earned $1200$⁢1200 in interest. if the interest rate (in decimal form) is 0.150.15, how much did mike initially invest
the track at Morgans School is 1/4 mile long. he runs 8 laps around the track how far did Morgan run?
Plz Help in rush! .........