Question

The cattle at the Lawrence Farm are fed 3 5/6 bales of hay each day. The horses are fed 1/2 as much hay as the cattle. How many bales of hay are the horses fed each day?

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

Answer 1

Answer: 1 5/12

Step-by-step explanation: 3 5/6 = 23/12 minus by 6/12 (1/2 = 6/12) equals 17/12 ( 1 5/12)