I have a problem answering this certain question, can you help me? The hydraulic system on a forklift contains 7/8 gallon of hydraulic fluid. A cracked seal resulted in a loss of 1/6 gallon of fluid in the morning and another 1/3 gallon in the afternoon. Find the amount of fluid remaining

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I have a problem answering this certain question, can you help me?  The hydraulic system on a forklift contains 7/8 gallon of hydraulic fluid.  A cracked seal resulted in a loss of 1/6 gallon of fluid in the morning and another 1/3 gallon in the afternoon.  Find the amount of fluid remaining

Ms. Sue · Answer

1/6 + 1/3 = 1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2 7/8 - 1/2 = 7/8 - 4/8 = 3/8

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