Convert to teaspoons: Convert tablespoons to teaspoons to simplify subtraction, since 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons.Calculation: 4tbsp×3tsp/tbsp=12tsp.
Subtract 1 teaspoon: Subtract 1 teaspoon from the total teaspoons.Calculation: 12tsp−1tsp=11tsp.
Convert back to tbsp and tsp: Convert the total teaspoons back to a mix of tablespoons and teaspoons.Calculation: Since 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon, 11tsp÷3tsp/tbsp=3tbsp with a remainder of 2tsp.
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