Royston’s car had 15 1/5 gallons of gas at the start of the trip. During the trip, he stopped at a gas station and refueled the car with 5 3/5 gallons. If the car consumed 17 4/5 gallons of gas during the trip, there are still _____ gallons of gas remaining in the tank.

Question

Royston’s car had 15 1/5 gallons of gas at the start of the trip. During the trip, he stopped at a gas station and refueled the car with 5 3/5  gallons. If the car consumed 17 4/5 gallons of gas during the trip, there are still _____ gallons of gas remaining in the tank.

phi · Answer

I would add 15 1/5 + 5 3/5
first
what do you get ?