Question

Jessica watered 12 plants. Every plant got 2/9 gallons of water.

How much water did she use in all?
Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

2 2/3 gallons

Explanation:

Answer 2

2 2/3 gallons

Explanation:

Multiply the number of plants by the amount of water used for each plant:

12 * 2/9

24/9

Simplify by dividing the top and bottom by 3.

8/3

Change the improper fraction to a mixed number.

Three goes into 8 two times with two left over.

2 2/3 gallons