How many tablespoons is 2/3 cup?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the conversion of a measurement in cups to tablespoons. To find the answer, we need to know the conversion factor between cups and tablespoons, which is that 1 cup is equivalent to 16 tablespoons.
Answer
51
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 51 tablespoons.
Steps to Solve
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Convert cups to tablespoons
To convert 2 3 cups to tablespoons, we need to first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 2 3 = 2 + 3/4 = 8/4 + 3/4 = 11/4. Then, we multiply this by the conversion factor: 11/4 cups * 16 tablespoons/cup = 11/4 * 16 = 11 * 4 = 44 tablespoons.
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Add additional tablespoons
Since the question is asking for 2 3 cups, we need to add the additional 3 tablespoons to the 48 tablespoons (which is 2 cups * 16 tablespoons/cup * 3). 48 tablespoons + 3 tablespoons = 51 tablespoons.
The final answer is 51 tablespoons.
More Information
The conversion factor between cups and tablespoons is 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
Tips
Common mistakes made when solving this problem include not converting the mixed number to an improper fraction and not multiplying by the conversion factor correctly.
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