SOLUTION: I have a container holding 3/4 litre of liquid. I pour ot 1/3 of the liquid. How much liquid remains in the container? Can you help me with this one please?

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Question 99662: I have a container holding 3/4 litre of liquid. I pour ot 1/3 of the liquid. How much liquid remains in the container?
Can you help me with this one please?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's first see how much you poured out:
%281%2F3%29%283%2F4%29+=+1%2F4litre has been removed.
Since you had 3%2F4liter to start with, you now have 3%2F4-1%2F4+=+2%2F4 = 1%2F2litre remaining.