Question

Lucy had 3 2/3 gal of paint. After painting a room she had 1 1/4 gal left how many gallons of paint did Lucy use to paint a room

Answer 1

Answer:

$2 \frac{5}{12}$

gallons of paint was used by Lucy.

Step-by-step explanation:

$3\frac{2}{3} - 1\frac{1}{4} = \frac{44}{12} - \frac{15}{12} = \frac{29}{12}$

29/12 = 2 5/12