Respuesta :

The answer is:  " 2 ⅛  cups " .  {or;  "2 cups plus 2 Tablespoons" .}.
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Explanation:
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4 ¼  ÷ 2 = (17/4) ÷ (2/1) = (17/4) * (1/2) = (17 * 1) / (4*2) = (17 / 8) =

                2 ⅛  cups .
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Also, note that 16 Tablespoons = 1 cup.

So, 
⅛ cup = (⅛ * 16) Tablespoons = 2 Tablespoons.
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So,  2 ⅛  cups = 2 cups PLUS 2 Tablespoons.
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divide  4 1 /4 cups by 2

4/2 = 2

1/4 / 2 = 1/8

 so 2 1/8 cups are needed