Question

Kristy wanted to divide her paint evenly into two-3 1/2-gallon containers. She had 5 1/4 gallons of paint. How much paint did she pour into each container? (HELP NEEDED)

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\frac{5}{8}\ gal$

Step-by-step explanation:

step 1

Convert mixed number to an improper fraction

so

$5\frac{1}{4}\ gal=\frac{5*4+1}{4}=\frac{21}{4}\ gal$

step 2

Divide the total gallons of paint by two

$\frac{(21/4)}{2}=\frac{21}{8}\ gal$

step 3

Convert improper fraction to mixed number

$\frac{21}{8}\ gal=\frac{16}{8}+\frac{5}{8}=2+\frac{5}{8}=2\frac{5}{8}\ gal$