SOLUTION: An aquarium holds 6 1/4 gallons of water. The water level has dropped to 4/5 of this amount. How much water should be added to fill the aquarium?

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Question 934024: An aquarium holds 6 1/4 gallons of water. The water level has dropped to 4/5 of this amount. How much water should be added to fill the aquarium?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Need to add 1%2F5 of 6%261%2F4 gallons
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