Question

A pail of water was 1 /4 full. Kassia added some water until the pail was 2/ 3 full. How much water did she add?

Answer 1

Answer: 5/12

Explanation:

2/3 - 1/4

Find equivalent fractions that have the same denominator.

2/3 is the same as 8/12

1/4 is the same as 3/12

8/12 - 3/12 = 5/12

5/12