loan

subject: Fractions in the Kitchen [print this page]

Then we have to multiply each ingredient by 1.33 and get the following new measurements:

Carrot Cake Recipe to serve 24:

* 5-1/4 eggs * 1-2/3 cups vegetable oil * 2-2/3 cups white sugar * 2-3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract * 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour * 2-3/4 teaspoons baking soda * 2-3/4 teaspoons baking powder * 3/4 teaspoon salt * 2-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon * 4 cups grated carrots * 1-1/3 cups chopped pecans * 2/3 cup butter, softened * 11 ounces cream cheese, softened * 5-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar * 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract * 1-1/3 cups chopped pecans

To multiply the fractions, for example when we convert 1 1/4 cups of vegetable oil to the new measurement we have to change this mixed number to a decimal: we know 1/4 = .25 because its a common fraction and 1 out of 4 quarters is .25. Therefore, we add the decimal to the whole number 1 + .25 = 1.25. Next we multiply 1.25 times 1.33. which is 1.66. We have to measure in cups so we will change 1.66 to a fraction 1 and 66/100 = 1 and 2/3 cup because 2/3=.66 You multiply 1.33 times the rest of the ingredients.

Fractions in the Kitchen

By: Wanda McDowell

welcome to loan (http://www.yloan.com/)