Question

A recipe calls for 7/8 cup of sugar, and the baker has 2/3 cup of sugar. How much more sugar does the baker need to make the recipe?
Select one:
a. 5/8 c
b. 3/5 c
c. 5/24 c
d. 1/4 c

Answer 1

You need to subtract 7/8 - 2/3.
Remember that to subtract fractions, you need a common denominator.