Advanced Mathematics Primary 4 Fractions

Priya is making ondeh-ondeh. The recipe needs 17/6 cups of milk. Priya has exactly 2 full cups of milk. Express 17/6 as a mixed number. Does Priya have enough milk for the recipe?

A 2 5/6; not enough
B 2 1/6; not enough
C 2 5/6; enough
D 3; enough
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator. 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 Step 2: Write the mixed number. 17/6 = 2 5/6 cups Step 3: Compare with what Priya has. 2 5/6 > 2 Priya has only 2 cups but needs 2 5/6 cups. She does NOT have enough milk.

Correct answer: 2 5/6; not enough

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