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  cups of sugar. Today he wants to make a half batch of cookies.

How much sugar will Johan need to use?

Johan's cookie recipe calls for \( 1 \frac{1}{3} \) cups of sugar. To make a half batch, we need to calculate half of \( 1 \frac{1}{3} \) cups.

First, convert the mixed number \( 1 \frac{1}{3} \) into an improper fraction:

\[
1 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3}
\]

Now, calculate half of \( \frac{4}{3} \):

\[
\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
\]

So, Johan will need \( \frac{2}{3} \) cups of sugar for a half batch of cookies.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:
1. If Johan wanted to make a double batch, how much sugar would he need?
2. How would you calculate a quarter batch of the recipe?
3. If the recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, how much would be needed for a half batch?
4. What if the recipe called for \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \) cups of butter—how much for a half batch?
5. How can you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?

**Tip**: To divide mixed numbers or fractions, always convert them into improper fractions first for easier calculations.

Johan's cookie recipe calls for 1 1/3 cups of sugar. Today he wants to make a half batch of cookies. How much sugar will Johan need to use?

Learn how to calculate half of 1 1/3 cups of sugar for a half batch of cookies. This problem demonstrates how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and perform fraction multiplication, suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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