[f1rules2001]

Mrs. Ling brought in 5 pounds of fruit for her class. She bought 1 1/4 pound less
Apples than pears. How many pound of apples did she buy?

[Curlyben]

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[f1rules2001]

what do you think ?
While we're happy to help we wont do all the work for you.
Show us what you have done and where you are having problems..

3 1/4 (3 1/4 - 1 1/4)=5

[wallykap]

3 1/4 (3 1/4 - 1 1/4)=5

you were close but I think it should be 5 - 1 1/4 = 3 3/4