Question

a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. if jake eats 2 3/8 slices and amy eats 1 5/8 slices how many slices are left

Answer 1

To find out how many slices of pizza are left, we first need to calculate the total number of slices eaten by Jake and Amy, and then subtract that from the total number of slices.

1. **Total number of slices**: 8 slices

2. **Jake's slices eaten**: \( 2 \frac{3}{8} \)

3. **Amy's slices eaten**: \( 1 \frac{5}{8} \)

4. **Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions**:
- Jake:
\[
2 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{(2 \times 8) + 3}{8} = \frac{16 + 3}{8} = \frac{19}{8}
\]
- Amy:
\[
1 \frac{5}{8} = \frac{(1 \times 8) + 5}{8} = \frac{8 + 5}{8} = \frac{13}{8}
\]

5. **Add the slices eaten**:
\[
\text{Total slices eaten} = \frac{19}{8} + \frac{13}{8} = \frac{19 + 13}{8} = \frac{32}{8} = 4
\]

6. **Calculate remaining slices**:
\[
\text{Remaining slices} = 8 - 4 = 4
\]

Thus, the number of slices left is **4 slices**.