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

Answer:

1/11 of a gallon

Step-by-step explanation:

He used 2/11 of 1/2 gallon

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

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{1}{11}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Find how much of a gallon he used

$\frac{2}{11} * \frac{1}{2} =\frac{2}{22}$

$\frac{2}{22}=\frac{1}{11}$

Answer:  $\frac{1}{11}$