One pizza is 8/8, so 8/8 - 3/8 = 5/8 plus the other two whole pizzas.
2 5/8 pizzas, oooooorrrr, 8/8 + 8/8 + 5/8 = 21/8
Shanlyn W.
asked • 04/14/19Fraction word problem
Janine ordered 3 pizzas. But before her guests arrived, she got hungry and ate of 3/8s of one pizza. How much was left for the party?
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Michael V. answered • 04/16/19
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This is simple subtracting of fractions.
3 - 3/8
3/1 - 3/8
24/8 - 3/8
21/8
2 5/8
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