Reggie is making a double layer cake. the recipe for the first layer calls for 2 1/4 cups of sugar. the recipe for the second layer calls for 1 1/4 cups of sugar. reggie has 5 cups of sugar. how much will be have left after making both recipes?

Hello! I would love to help!!

First, let’s add both portions of sugar.

2 1/4+1 1/4

Add the whole numbers 2+1=3

Then add the fractions, 1/4+1/4=1/2

Add those together 3+1/2=3 1/2

Now, subtract that number from the total amount of sugar.

5-3 1//2= 1 1/2

So, 1 1/2 cups of sugar is your answer!

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