Farmer had 3/4 of a bag of seeds. He planted 2/3 of the seeds what fraction of the bag of seeds did thee farmer plant ?

Question

create a model 

 

4 units =

1 units =

___ units _____

Answer 1

He planted 2/3 of 3/4  so we multiply and find that he used up half a bagful. And he still has left 1/3 x 3/4 or 1/4 of a bag left.

 

In terms of units. The full bag is 4 units (4/4) and he has 3 units available. 2/3 of 3 units is 2 units, 1/3 of 3 units is 1 unit. He planted 2 units (1//2 a bag), and has leftover 1 unit (1/4 of the bag)