Question

Mary filled a water cooler with 6 1/2 gallons of water. She forgot to close the plug and 3 5/6 gallons leaked out?

Answer 1

First convert the 6 1/2 gallons into 6 3/6.

Now, subtract 3 5/6 from 6 3/6.

The answer is 2 4/6

Answer 2

Answer: 2 2/3 gallons left

explanation:

6 1/2 = 6 3/6

6 3/6 - 3 5/6 = 2 2/3

proof: 2 2/3 + 3 5/6 = 6 3/6