Homework Help Forum: math

Posted by Crissy on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:06pm.

Of the 1st graders who were asked, 1/6 like math best, 2/3 like reading best, and 12 like science best. How many first graders were asked their favorite subject? THINK: Into how many equal parts should the picture be divided? Draw a picture to solve the problem.

• math - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:14pm

  Let's start by adding the fractions. 1/6 + 2/3 = 1/6 + 4/6 = 5/6 That means that 1/6 of the first graders like science best (6/6 - 5/6 = 1/6). Then set up an equation with x = total first graders. 1/6 x = 12 x = 12 / 1/6 = 12 * 6 x = ?

  
  

• math - kiumars, Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 1:17pm

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• math - Detria, Monday, November 17, 2008 at 4:26pm

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