Question

8.9 problem solving: fractions

1. you give $\frac{3}{12}$ of your bag of grapes to one friend and $\frac{5}{12}$ of your bag to another friend. what fraction of the bag of grapes do you have left?

Explanation:

Step1: Find total given away

Add the two fractions: $\frac{3}{12} + \frac{5}{12} = \frac{3 + 5}{12} = \frac{8}{12}$

Step2: Find remaining fraction

Subtract from 1 (whole bag): $1 - \frac{8}{12} = \frac{12}{12} - \frac{8}{12} = \frac{4}{12} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$