Question

Brand is combining the leftovers from two batches of chili to serve for dinner tonight. There are 2 1/3 cups of chili left over from the first batch of chili, and there are 4 3/4 total cups of chili left over.
2 1/3 + x = 4 3/4

How many cups of chili were left over from the second batch of chili?

A. 2 5/12
B. 6 1/2
C. 7 1/12
D. 1 5/12
Plz Help!

Answer 1

it looks like all you have to do is solve the equation; is that what you need help with?

Answer 2

Subtract 2 1/3 from both sides to find x.
You need to do this operation:
4 3/4 - 2 1/3

Answer 3

1. One way to do it is to rewrite both mixed numerals as fractions. Then find a common denominator. Then subtract the fractions. Then rewrite the result as a mixed numeral.
2. The other way to do it is to subtract the actual mixed numerals. In this case, you just need to use the common denominator for the fractional parts of both mixed numerals. Then subtract the mixed numerals.

Answer 4

@Rockercats622
Do you understand what you need to do? Do you need more help?

Answer 5

Yes I understand. THX!