Question

Noah bought 1/2 pound of candy to share with his friends.They ate 3/8 pound of the candy.How much candy does Noah have left?

Answer 1

Total pound of candy with Noah = $\frac{1}{2}$

Total pound of candy eaten by his friends = $\frac{3}{8}$ of $\frac{1}{2}$

= $\frac{3}{8} \times \frac{1}{2}$

= $\frac{3}{16}$

Pound of candy left with Noah = $\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{16}$

= $\frac{8-3}{16}$

= $\frac{5}{16}$ pound

Therefore, $\frac{5}{16}$ pound of candy is left with Noah.

Answer 2

You need common denominators so change 1/2 to 4/8
then 4/8-3/8=
1/8 of a pound left