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

Answer:

1⅙ gal  

Step-by-step 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.