Question

Larry bought 12 1/2 pounds of candy to share with his friends. If he gave each friend 2 1/2 pounds of candy, how many friends did he share the candy with?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is: 5 friends

Explanation:

Data

Larry bought 12 1/2 pounds of candy

gave each friend 2 1/2 pounds

number of friends = ?

Process

Convert mixed fractions into improper fractions

           12 1/2 = (24 + 1) / 2 = 25 /2

            2 1/2 = (4 + 1) / 2 = 5/2

Divide the fractions

                                $\frac{25}{2} / \frac{5}{2}$

                                = $\frac{50}{10}$

                               = 5

Larry gave candies to 5 of his friends