Question

Your dogs water bowl is 3/4 full. After taking a drink, the water bowl is 1/3 full. What fraction of the bowl did your dog drink? If you can please show work! Thanks!

Answer 1

Answer:

The dog drank 5/12 of the bowl

Step-by-step explanation:

Common denominator

3/4 = 9/12

1/3 = 4/12

9/12 - 4/12 = 5/12

Answer 2

Answer: Your dog drank 5/12 of the bowl.

Step-by-step explanation:

3/4 - 1/3 = 5/12

3/4 = 9/12

1/3 = 4/12

9/12 - 4/12 = 5/12

Therefore, your dog drinks 5/12 of the water in the bowl.

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