Question

Martin put 8 pounds of grapes into a bowl. Four friends each took 2/3 pounds from the bowl. What fraction represents the total amount of grapes removed from the bowl ?

Answer 1

Answer:

-8/3

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

There are 8 pounds of grapes. Four people each take 2/3 out. We can find out how much was taken out by multiplying these four people by the amount they took out, 2/3:

$\sf 4\times\dfrac{2}{3}=\dfrac{8}{3}$

We can convert this improper fraction to a mixed number. Three goes into eight two times. 3 * 2 = 6. 8 - 6 = 2. So we have 2 and two thirds leftover, or:

$\sf 2\dfrac{2}{3}$

So the total amount of grapes that was removed from the bowl is $\sf\dfrac{8}{3}$ or $\sf 2\dfrac{2}{3}$ pounds.