SOLUTION: A container has 13 2/3 litres of water in it. More water is poured into it to make 15 1/4 litres. How much water was added?

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Question 706675: A container has 13 2/3 litres of water in it. More water is poured into it to make 15 1/4 litres. How much water was added?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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15 1/4-13 2/3
61/4-41/3
(61*3-41*4)/(3*4)
(183-164)/12
19/12 or 1.5833 liters of water was added.