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Question

Cara and Carl share a 12-ounce bucket of clay. By the end of the week, Cara has used 1

6

 of thebucket, and Carl has used 2

3

 of the bucket of clay. How many ounces are left in the bucket?

Solve on paper. Then check your 

Answer 1

I assume you meant that Cara used 1/6 of the bucket and Carl used 2/3. If that is the case, then there is 2 oz left in the bucket.

Below is the Math to support the answer:

1/6 x 12/1 = 12/6 = 2 oz This is the amount Cara used.

2/3 x 12/1 = 24/3 = 8 oz This is the amount Carl used.

Together they used a total of 10 oz (8 + 2 = 10)

and so there are 2 oz remaining in the bucket of clay (12-10 = 2).