Divide. Write your answer using the smallest numbers possible.

Question

16 gallons 2 quarts divided by 3
=
gallons
quarts

Answer 1

First, we'll convert everything to quarts to make the division easier and then convert back to gallons and quarts.

1. Convert 16 gallons to quarts:

   • 1 gallon = 4 quarts
   • 16 gallons = 16 × 4 = 64 quarts

2. Add the additional 2 quarts:

   • Total = 64 quarts + 2 quarts = 66 quarts

3. Now divide by 3: \[ \frac{66 \text{ quarts}}{3} = 22 \text{ quarts} \]

4. Convert 22 quarts back to gallons and quarts:

   • 22 quarts in gallons:
     • 22 quarts ÷ 4 quarts/gallon = 5 gallons (with a remainder)
     • Remainder: 22 - (5 × 4) = 2 quarts

Thus, the final answer is: \[ 5 \text{ gallons } 2 \text{ quarts} \]