Question

Caitlin has 4 3/4 pounds of clay . She uses 1 1/10 pounds to make a cup ,and another 2 pounds to make a jar , how many pounds are left
write an equation

Answer 1

4 3/4 - 2 = 2 3/4
2 3/4 - 1 1/10 is the same as 2 30/40 - 1 4/40 = 1 26/40
1 26/40 = 1 13/20 pounds left