Math Problem Statement

A water tank was filled with 5/6 of its capacity. If 2/3 of the water is used, how much water is left in the tank?

Solution

The problem on the image states:

"A water tank was filled with 56\frac{5}{6} of its capacity. If 23\frac{2}{3} of the water is used, how much water is left in the tank?"

Let's solve this step-by-step:

  1. Initial water in the tank: The tank is filled with 56\frac{5}{6} of its capacity.

  2. Water used: 23\frac{2}{3} of the water that was initially in the tank is used. So, we need to calculate 23\frac{2}{3} of 56\frac{5}{6}.

    Water used=23×56=1018=59\text{Water used} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{10}{18} = \frac{5}{9}

  3. Water left in the tank: To find the water left in the tank, we subtract the amount used from the initial amount.

    Water left=5659\text{Water left} = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{5}{9}

    To subtract these fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator of 6 and 9 is 18. Rewriting the fractions:

    56=1518,59=1018\frac{5}{6} = \frac{15}{18}, \quad \frac{5}{9} = \frac{10}{18}

    Now, subtract:

    15181018=518\frac{15}{18} - \frac{10}{18} = \frac{5}{18}

So, 518\frac{5}{18} of the tank's capacity is left after using the water.


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Related Questions:

  1. What is the tank's remaining capacity if 1/2 of the initial water had been used instead?
  2. If the tank had been filled to 3/4 capacity instead, how much water would be left after using 2/3 of it?
  3. How much water was used in terms of the total tank capacity?
  4. If the tank had a total capacity of 180 liters, how much water is left in the tank?
  5. What would happen if 100% of the water in the tank was used?

Tip:

When working with fractions, always ensure to find a common denominator before adding or subtracting!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Subtraction of Fractions

Formulas

Fraction of water used: 2/3 × 5/6 = 5/9
Remaining water: 5/6 - 5/9

Theorems

Fraction Subtraction Theorem: Find a common denominator

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8