Identify Conversion Factor: Identify the conversion factor between pints and gallons. We know that 1 gallon is equal to 8 pints.
Set Up Conversion: Set up the conversion from pints to gallons.To convert pints to gallons, we divide the number of pints by the number of pints in one gallon.
Perform Calculation: Perform the conversion calculation. 48pints÷8pints/gallon=6gallons
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