i'm confused with this math problem

Question

Landon’s house is

_1/2

a mile from the school. So far, Landon has walked

_1/3

of the distance. How many miles has he walked?

Answer 1

1/3 of half a mile

= (1/3)(1/2)

= 1/(3)(2)

= 1/6

= 0.1666... mile

= about 0.17 mi.

=(.333..)(.5)

= .1666...

Answer 2

Hi Brittany,

Since Landon's house is 1/2 a mile from the school and he has only traveled 1/3 of the distance, he will have only gone part of the distance.

You can multiply the fractions to determine this:

1/3 x 1/2 = 1/6 mile

He would have traveled 1/6 of a mile.

Let me know if you need more help or would like to schedule a session or lesson.

Take care,

Irene Rooney