They will need 2 5/12 more pounds to reach their goal.
<h3>Sum and difference of fractions</h3>
Given the following information as shown:
- Amount Blake collected = 6 1/3 pounds
- Amount his brother collected = 5 3/4 pounds
If their goal is to collect 14 1/2 pounds of food by the end of the month, the remaining food they need to collect will be expressed as:
y =14 1/2 - (6 1/3 + 5 3/4)
y = 14 1/2 - (19/3 + 23/4)
y = 29/2 - (76+69/12)
y = 29/2 - (145/12)
y = 174-145/12
y = 29/12
y = 2 5/12
Hence they will need 2 5/12 more pounds to reach their goal.
Learn more on sum and difference of fractions here: brainly.com/question/24205483
Answer:
hope it helps mark as brainliest
Subtract these 2 equations,
5x-5x +3y-y = -4-6
2y = -10
y = -5
-5 is your answer.
