Question

Ms. Sheppard cuts of a piece of construction paper. She uses of the piece to make a flower. Whatfraction of the sheet of paper does she use to make the flower?

Answer 1

Answer:

1/12

Explanation:

To know what is the fraction, we need to find what is the equivalent fraction for 1/6 of 1/2 of construction paper. So:

$\frac{1}{6}(\frac{1}{2})=\frac{1\times1}{6\times2}=\frac{1}{12}$

Therefore, she used 1/12 of the sheet of paper to make the flower.