Question

Jason purchased 14 2/3 gallons of gas on Tuesday. He used 1/5 of the amount purchased commuting to and from work during the week and an additional 6 gallons running errands. How many gallons of gas does Jason use for work and errands?

Answer 1

change 14 2/3 to and improper fraction

(14*3+2)/3 =44/3

he used 1/5 for work

44/3 * 1/5 = 44/15

                =2 14/15 gallons

he uses 6 gallons for errands

2 14/15 + 6 = 8 14 /15

8 14/15 gallons for work and errands