Question

Andy used 1\6 of a can of paint to cover 1\2 of a wall. How much of the can of paint did Andy use to paint the whole wall? Express your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

1/6 = 1/2 of the wall
2/6 = 2/2 = 1 whole wall
2/6 = 1/3 (transforming it into simplest form)
Therefore, 1/3 of the can of paint can he used to paint the whole wall. 

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

1/6 + 1/6 = 2/6 = 1/3