ere are 18 chidren at a sleepover party. Eleven of the children have blankets, and the other 7 children have stufted mals. No chidren have both. If Jorge arrves and cames a stufled anmal, what fraction of the children at the party now ave stitted animals?

Currently, there are 18 children at the sleepover, with 7 having stuffed animals. When Jorge arrives with his stuffed animal, the total number of children becomes 19, and the number of children with stuffed animals increases to 8. Therefore, the fraction of children with stuffed animals is .

In a similar situation, understanding fractions can often be tricky. One common mistake is forgetting that the total number of individuals in the group changes when adding new members. Always adjust both the numerator (the part) and the denominator (the whole) to reflect the new total. This way you can ensure your fraction accurately represents the scenario!