1153 | Convert the numerator to an improper fraction. |
5∗1+153 | |
653 | Multiply by 1/3 to the numerator and denominator to eliminate this complex fraction. |
65∗13 | 6 and 3 have a common factor. Noticing this will make the calculations a tad easier. |
25 | |
Situation 1: Robert has 115 cups of fresh popcorn kernels stored in a jar, but the capacity of his popcorn machine maker is a third of the amount of popcorn kernels at a time.
In this case, 1153 represents the capacity, in cups, of the popcorn machine maker.
Situation 2: Robert estimates that his homework for math, science, and history will take 115 hours to complete. He plans to make this homework load more manageable by working on each subject for an equal amount of time.
In this scenario. 1153 hours represents the amount of time he plans to work on each subject.