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  • 25-01-2020
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Andrew is making a pie and the recipe calls for him to increase the amount of sugar by (2 1/2) to get the right amount to serve 15 people. (2 3/8) * (2 1/2) =

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  • 26-01-2020

Answer:

5 15/16

Step-by-step explanation:

convert the fractions to decimals to make multiplying easier.

2 3/8 = 2.375

2 1/2 = 2.5

2.375 * 2.5 = 5.9375

convert 5.9375 back to a fraction and get 5 15/16

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