Subtract fractions:
The third- graders used the recipes below to make Native American desserts for Multicultural Day. Use the recipes to solve each problem.
Cherokee Blackberry cobbler
1/4 quart black berries
1 cup corn meal
1/3 cup milk
3/6 cup honey
2/16 cup butter
1 egg slightly beaten
Crow chokeberry pudding
1/2 quart chokecherries
1/4 cup corn meal
2/6 cup milk
1/6 cup honey
4cups water
1/4 cup flour
Q/1: which recipe uses more berries? How much more?
Answer: do't know
Q/2: which recipe uses more honey? How much more?
Answer: don't know
Please,, explain
1/2 = 2/4
2/4 - 1/4 = ?
3/6 - 1/6 = ?
6/7 cups is needed for a recipe how much is needed to make 3/4 cups
To solve these questions, we need to compare the fractions representing the amounts of berries and honey used in each recipe. Here's how you can do it:
Q/1: Which recipe uses more berries? How much more?
To compare the amount of berries used in each recipe, we compare the fractions 1/4 quart (Cherokee Blackberry cobbler) and 1/2 quart (Crow chokeberry pudding).
To find out which fraction is larger, we need to have a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator would be 4. We multiply 1/4 by 1 (4/4) to make its denominator 4:
1/4 * 1 = 1/4
So, 1/4 quart is equivalent to 1/4.
Comparing 1/4 quart and 1/2 quart, it is evident that 1/2 quart is larger.
To find out how much more, we subtract the smaller fraction from the larger:
1/2 - 1/4 = 2/4 - 1/4 = 1/4
Therefore, the Crow chokeberry pudding uses 1/4 quart more berries.
Q/2: Which recipe uses more honey? How much more?
To compare the amount of honey used in each recipe, we compare the fractions 3/6 cup (Cherokee Blackberry cobbler) and 1/6 cup (Crow chokeberry pudding).
To find out which fraction is larger, we need to have a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator would be 6. We multiply 3/6 by 1 (6/6) to make its denominator 6:
3/6 * 1 = 3/6
So, 3/6 cup is equivalent to 3/6.
Comparing 3/6 cup and 1/6 cup, it is evident that 3/6 cup is larger.
To find out how much more, we subtract the smaller fraction from the larger:
3/6 - 1/6 = 2/6
Therefore, the Cherokee Blackberry cobbler uses 2/6 cup more honey.
I hope this explanation helps you understand how to solve these types of fraction subtraction problems.