Respuesta :
4 1/4 is equal to 17/4, and 2 3/4 is equal to 11/4. 17/4 take away 11/4 is 6/4 or 1 1/2
17/4 (4 1/4 as an improper fraction)
11/4 (2 3/4 as an improper fraction)
17/4-11/4=6/4=1 1/2
she used 1 1/2 pounds
11/4 (2 3/4 as an improper fraction)
17/4-11/4=6/4=1 1/2
she used 1 1/2 pounds