Question

A batch of cookies for 3/4 cup of flour.You want to make 1/2 of a batch.How much flour do you need?

Answer 1

For the total batch you need 3/4 cup and you only want one half of that, so you need to multiply 3/4 by 1/2

$\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer 2

First will make the fraction is easier by turning it into 6/8 but because we’re halving it the we only halve the numerator, so it’s 3/8.

If this can’t be understood I’d gladly help elaborate