5. Camila is making a bread recipe that calls for \( 4 \frac{1}{3} \) cups of flour. She has already put in \( 1 \frac{2}{3} \) cups of flour How many more cups of flour does Camila need to add?

To find out how much more flour Camila needs, we start by subtracting the amount of flour she has already added from the total amount required. First, we'll convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions. The total flour needed is \( 4 \frac{1}{3} \), which converts to \( \frac{13}{3} \) cups (since \( 4 \times 3 + 1 = 13 \)). The flour she has added is \( 1 \frac{2}{3} \), converting to \( \frac{5}{3} \) cups (since \( 1 \times 3 + 2 = 5 \)). Now, we perform the subtraction: \[ \frac{13}{3} - \frac{5}{3} = \frac{13 - 5}{3} = \frac{8}{3}. \] The result, \( \frac{8}{3} \), can be expressed as a mixed number: \( 2 \frac{2}{3} \). So, Camila needs to add \( 2 \frac{2}{3} \) cups of flour to her mixture! To solve problems involving addition and subtraction of mixed numbers correctly, it's vital to convert them into improper fractions first. This way, calculations become straightforward with a common denominator! Keep an eye on your fractions; a little mishap could turn that fluffy bread into a flat pancake!