Question

a bucket contains 6 4/5 gallons of water. if kylie adds 3 gallons more, how many gallons will there be in all? write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. gallons

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$6\frac{4}{5}=\frac{6\times5 + 4}{5}=\frac{30+4}{5}=\frac{34}{5}$

Step2: Add the two amounts

$\frac{34}{5}+3=\frac{34}{5}+\frac{3\times5}{5}=\frac{34 + 15}{5}=\frac{49}{5}=9\frac{4}{5}$

Answer:

$9\frac{4}{5}$