Question

Part way through his party, Patrick found that there was 5 2 3 pizzas left. If his friends eat 3 4 of the pizzas, how much of the 5 2 3 will they eat? Write and solve an equation that will help you figure out how much of the remaining pizzas will be eaten. Explain the steps you took to solve the problem. ned the aser

Answer 1

4 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

convert 5 2/3 to an improper fraction.

multiply the improper fractions = 17/3 x 3/4 = 51/12

reduce fraction 51/12 to 4 1/4

4 1/4 is the total

Answer 2

Answer: 4 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert 5 2/3 to an improper fraction. 3 x 5 = 15 + 2=17

17/3 x 3/4 = 51/12= 4 1/4 of the remaining pizza will be eaten