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The container that holds the water for the football team is 2/3 full. After pouring out 4 gallons of water, it is 4/9 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

User Roookeee
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Answer:

I'm pretty sure this is correct.

2/3 * 3 = 6/9

6/9 + 4/9 = 10/9

Simplified it's 10 1/9, so the final answer is 10 1/9.

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