a recipe calls for 5 1/2 cup of flour. How many cup are needed for 1/2 the recipe

Answer 1

First convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction

1. 5/1 *2/2 = 10/2

Then add the remaining 1/2

1. 10/2 + 1/2 = 11/2

To find 1/2 of the recipe, multiply by 1/2

1. (11/2) * (1/2) = (11/4) cups