X/7 + 9 = 3
a number: x
a number divided by 7: x/7
sum of number divided by 7 and 9: x/7 + 9 (and means plus)
equals 3: x/7 + 9 = 3
0, because 1/2 = 0.50. therefore .07 is more closer to 0
I don't see the steps, but the steps that I use are:
1. Multiply the denominator by the whole number
2. Then you add the numerator to your sum.
3. The number that you just got by doing those steps is now going to be your numerator and your old denominator is going to stay your denominator.
Example:
2 2/3
3*2=6
6+2=8
8/3 is your new answer.
There were 15 gallons of water to begin with. hope this helps
