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Further explanation
We will solve the problem of subtraction between fractions.
Given:
Kim and Courtney share a 16-ounce of the box of cereal.
By the end of the week:
- Kim has eaten ³/₈ of the box, and
- Courtney has eaten ¹/₄ of the box of cereal.
Question:
What fraction of the box is left?
The Process:
Kim has eaten ³/₈ of the box of cereal. Let's calculate how many fractions of the box are left after Kim has eaten them.
\(\boxed{ \ 1 - \frac{3}{8} = \ ? \ }\)
\(\boxed{ \ \frac{8}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{5}{8} \ }\)
Hence, the rest of the box after Kim has eaten ³/₈ of the box is
\(\boxed{\boxed{ \ \frac{5}{8} \ }}\)
Furthermore, Courtney has eaten ¹/₄ of the box of cereal. Let's calculate how many fractions of the box are left again after Courtney ate the remaining part since Kim had eaten it before.
\(\boxed{ \ \frac{5}{8} - \frac{1}{4} = \ ? \ }\)
Before we subtract, the denominator must be equated. Prepare ¹/₄ to be ²/₈. The numerator and denominator are multiplied by two.
\(\boxed{ \ \frac{5}{8} - \frac{2}{8} = \frac{3}{8} \ }\)
Thus, the fraction of the box left after Kim and Courtney have eaten is \(\boxed{\boxed{ \ \frac{3}{8} \ }}.\) \(\boxed{ \ The \ Answer \ }\)
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Quick Steps:
\(\boxed{ \ 1 - \frac{3}{8} - \frac{1}{4} = \ ? \ }\)
\(\boxed{ \ \frac{8}{8} - \frac{3}{8} - \frac{2}{8} = \boxed{ \ \frac{3}{8} \ } \ }\)
The summary scheme is as follows:
Initial conditions
\(\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot} \rightarrow \boxed{ \ one \ part = \frac{8}{8} \ }\)
Kim has eaten ³/₈ of the box: \(\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\) \(\rightarrow \boxed{ \ \frac{3}{8} \ }\)
Courtney has eaten ¹/₄ (or ²/₈) of the box: \(\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\) \(\rightarrow \boxed{ \ \frac{2}{8} \ }\)
Final conditions
\(\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\) is subtracted by \(\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\) and is subtracted by \(\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\) equal \(\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\boxed{\cdot}\) as the remaining part \(\rightarrow \boxed{\boxed{ \ \frac{3}{8} \ }}\)
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