Question

Leah has 2/5 of a gallon of paint. She decides to use 1/4 of this paint to paint a door. What fraction of a gallon of paint does she use for the door? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{10}$

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4 of 2/5 = 1/4 * 2/5

= $\frac{2}{20}$

$\frac{2}{20}$ could be simplified into $\frac{1}{10}$