Question

Math Problem Attached (11 points)

Answer 1

Jameson has 1.5 oranges left.

Answer 2

Answer:

$1\frac{1}{4}$  kilograms of oranges left

Step-by-step explanation:

1) We know that originally Jameson had $3\frac{1}{2}$ kilograms of oranges, then he gave $2\frac{1}4}$ away. So let's subtract and set up this equation to find out how many kilograms of oranges he has now:

$3\frac{1}{2} - 2\frac{1}{4}$

2) Then convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:

$\frac{7}{2} - \frac{9}{4}$

3) Next, let's change  $\frac{7}{2}$  so that its denominator is 4 by multiplying it by $\frac{2}{2}$. This should give us $\frac{14}{4}$ as our result, and so our equation now looks like this. Continue to simplify.

$\frac{14}{4} - \frac{9}{4}$

$\frac{5}{4}$

4) Then convert $\frac{5}{4}$ to a mixed fraction and that is our answer:

$1\frac{1}{4}$

If you have any questions about how or why I did things, please don't hesitate to ask!