Question

modeling real life your water bottle is $\frac{5}{6}$ full. after tennis practice, the bottle is $\frac{3}{8}$ full. how much of the water did you drink?
$square$ bottle

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

The least common denominator of 6 and 8 is 24.
Rewrite fractions: $\frac{5}{6} = \frac{5\times4}{6\times4} = \frac{20}{24}$, $\frac{3}{8} = \frac{3\times3}{8\times3} = \frac{9}{24}$

Step2: Subtract remaining from initial

Calculate the amount drunk: $\frac{20}{24} - \frac{9}{24}$

Step3: Simplify the result

$\frac{20-9}{24} = \frac{11}{24}$

Answer:

$\frac{11}{24}$ bottle