Question

Alex purchased

1/2

of a gallon of milk. He put
2/11

of the milk in a smoothie. How much of a gallon of milk did Alex put in his smoothie?

Answer 1

`(1)/(11)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Find how much of a gallon he used

`(2)/(11) * (1)/(2) =(2)/(22)`

`(2)/(22)=(1)/(11)`

Answer:
`(1)/(11)`

Answer 2

1/11 of a gallon

Explanation:

He used 2/11 of 1/2 gallon

2/11 * 1/2 = 1/11 of a gallon