Question

what quantity of cranberries would you need to make a third of the original recipe? zesty spinach salad ingredients: 5 cups spinach \\(\frac{7}{8}\\) cup red onions \\(\frac{3}{8}\\) cup cranberries \\(\frac{1}{4}\\) cup mandarin oranges \\(\frac{1}{4}\\) cup almonds 3 teaspoons black pepper

Explanation:

Step1: Identify original cranberry quantity

Original cranberries: $\frac{3}{8}$ cup.

Step2: Multiply by $\frac{1}{3}$ for 1/3 recipe

Calculate $\frac{3}{8} \times \frac{1}{3}$. Simplify: $\frac{3 \times 1}{8 \times 3} = \frac{1}{8}$ cup.

Answer:

$\frac{1}{8}$ cup