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Question 831423: I have the answer to the question but I need to know how to show how I got the answer here is the question: Jared is making 1 1 /3 of a recipe that calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour. How much flour will Jared need to use? the answer is 3 1/3 cups. How do I get that answer?
Answer by Elomeht(22) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You want to fine one-and-one-third times two-and-a-half.
In fractions, this is (4/3) times (5/2) which reduces to 10/3 after cancellation.
10/3 is equal to three-and-one-third