Understand conversion: Step 1: Understand the conversion between teaspoons and tablespoons.1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. We need to convert 4 teaspoons to a combination of tablespoons and teaspoons.
Calculate full tablespoons: Step 2: Calculate how many full tablespoons are in 4 teaspoons.4 teaspoons÷3 teaspoons/tablespoon=1.33 tablespoons.Since we can't have a fraction of a tablespoon in cooking measurements, we consider only the whole number.1 tablespoon=3 teaspoons, so 4 teaspoons contain 1 full tablespoon.
Determine remaining teaspoons: Step 3: Determine the remaining teaspoons.Total teaspoons = 4Teaspoons used in 1 tablespoon = 3Remaining teaspoons = 4−3=1 teaspoon.
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