Question

Shawna buys 2 1/2 gallons of paint. if she uses 1/3 of it on the first day, how much does she have left?
A) 1 5/6 gallons
B) 1 1/2 gallons
C)1 2/3 gallons
D 2 gallons

Please explain each step and why.

Answer 1

Answer:

2 1/2= 5/2

5/2-1/3 = 15-2/6

= 13/6 = 1 5/6

that is option a