Question

Lindsay prepared 9 containers of fruit punch for a party. After the party, there were still 4 4/9 containers of fruit punch left. How many containers were consumed in the party?

Answer 1

Turn 9 into $\frac{81}{9}$. Then, convert 4 $\frac{4}{9}$ into a improper faction ( $\frac{40}{9}$ ). Then, subtract

$\frac{81}{9} - \frac{40}{9} = \frac{41}{9}$. Lastly, convert  $\frac{41}{9}$ to a mixed fraction ( $4\frac{4}{9}$ ).

Your answer is $4\frac{4}{9}$.