Brad has 5 3/4 candy bars. He gives away 2/3 candy bars. How much does he have left over?

Answer 1

Hello An Y: We have:

5 3/4 - 2/3 (Gives away means to "Take Away so Subtract)

= 23 - 2

____ ____ ( Change to Improper Fractions)

4 3

= 69 - 8

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12 12 (Is the least common Denominator)

= 61

_____

12

= 5 1

__ Reduced

12

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