Question

Aleena has a 1-gallon watering can that is full of water. She uses 3/8 gallon to water her roses and 1/3 to water her geraniums. How much water did Aleena use to water both her plants?

Does Aleena use more 1/2 gallon or less than 1/2 gallon of water?

How do you know?

THIS IS A BIG GRADE PLEASE DO NOT GET IT WRONG!

Answer 1

(3/8) + (1/3)

= (9/24) + (8/24)

= 17/24

17/24 ... 1/2

17/24 > 12/24

So, Aleena use more 1/2 gallon of water.