Question

A container for a household cleaner holds 7/4 of a gallon. How much does it hold when it is 2/3 full?

Answer 1

1⅙ gal

Explanation:

⅔ × ⁷/₄ Cancel 2s

= ⅓ × ⁷/₂ Multiply numerators and denominators

= ⁷/₆ Convert to a mixed number

= 1⅙

The container holds 1⅙ gal when it is ⅔ full.