Adjusting the Fractions in a Recipe to Serve More People

When you have a recipe that serves 8 people but you need to make it for 12 people, it is important to adjust the fractions in the recipe to ensure you have enough ingredients. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Step 1: Identify the Ingredients
Take a look at the recipe and identify all the ingredients and their respective measurements. Make a list of all the ingredients that need to be adjusted.

Step 2: Calculate the Conversion Factor
To determine the adjustment needed, you need to calculate the conversion factor. Divide the desired number of servings (12) by the original number of servings (8). In this case, the conversion factor is 12/8 = 1.5.

Step 3: Multiply the Fractions
Now, multiply each fraction in the recipe by the conversion factor. This will give you the new measurements for the ingredients.

Step 4: Simplify the Fractions (if needed)
After multiplying the fractions, simplify them if necessary. For example, if you end up with a fraction like 3/2, you can simplify it to 1 1/2.

Step 5: Adjust the Whole Numbers
If there are any whole numbers in the recipe, such as the number of eggs, adjust them accordingly. In this case, you would need to increase the number of eggs by 1/2 since the conversion factor is 1.5.

Step 6: Double Check the Adjusted Recipe
Once you have adjusted all the fractions and whole numbers, double check the recipe to ensure that the measurements make sense and that you have enough of each ingredient to serve 12 people.

Example:
Let's say the original recipe calls for 2 cups of flour. To adjust this, you would multiply 2 by the conversion factor of 1.5, which gives you 3 cups of flour for the new recipe.

Remember to adjust all the fractions and whole numbers in the recipe using the conversion factor to ensure you have enough ingredients to serve 12 people.