Divide:

Question

Divide:

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There are different methods to divide mixed numbers, but using long division is the most common and reliable one. Here is the process:

11 gal e qt
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    6 gal 1 qt| 99 gal 93 qt 12 pt 13 cups
               - 61 gal 56 qt
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                        38 gal 37 qt
                       - 24 gal 24 qt
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                        14 gal 13 qt
                       -  6 gal 1 qt
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                         8 gal 12 qt
                       -  6 gal 1 qt
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                         2 gal 11 qt

Therefore, the answer is 6 gal 3 qt, which corresponds to choice D.