Question

Question #c0e27

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

The expression to find the solution to this problem is:

`2 1/3 - 1/2`

To evaluate this expression, first convert the number on the left from a mixed number to an improper fraction:

`2 1/3 = 2 + 1/3 = (3/3 xx 2) + 1/3 = 6/3 + 1/3 = (6 + 1)/3 = 7/3`

Now, put both fractions over common denominators:

`7/3 xx 2/2 = (7 xx 2)/(3 xx 2) = 14/6`

`1/2 xx 3/3 = (1 xx 3)/(2 xx 3) = 3/6`

Now, rewrite and evaluate the expression as:

`14/6 - 3/6 = (14 - 3)/6 = 11/6`

We can now convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:

`11/6 = (6 + 5)/6 = 6/6 + 5/6 = 1 + 5/6 = 1 5/6`

Aaron would use `1 5/6` less table spoons of dried basil than fresh basil.