Question

Erica needs 5 1/2 gallons of paint to paint her house. She has 3 1/2 gallons of paint at school and her friend can give her 1 3/4 gallons. How many more gallons of paint does Erica need??

Tell me the answer in fraction form.

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

3 1/2 + 1 3/4 = 5 1/4

5 1/4+1/4=5 1/2

Answer 2

Erica needs 1/4 more gallons of paint.

Explanation:

3 1/2 + 1 3/4 = 5 1/4

in order to get 5 1/4 to 5 1/2, you need to add another quarter.

So:

5 1/4 + 1/4 = 5 1/2