Question

Jon and Greg share a 16-ounce bucket of clay. By the end of the week, Jon has used

3
8
of the bucket, and Greg has used
1
4

of the bucket of clay. How many ounces are left in the bucket

Answer 1

The used volume of clay is 3/8 plus 1/4 of the bucket.

3/8 + 1/4 = 3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8 of the bucket were used.

That means the bucket is 3/8 full.

3/8 of 16 ounces = 6 ounces

Explanation: