Question

A baker buys a 5 lb bag of sugar. She uses 1 2/3 lb to make some muffins and 2 3/4 lb to make a cake. How much sugar does she have left?

Answer 1

She has 7/12 of a pound of sugar left

Explanation:

1 2/3 + 2 3/4 = 4 5/12

5 - 4 5/12 = 7/12 is the answer