Arlo works at a paint store. A formula for a certain color calls for 3/5 L of green paint. Arlo wants to make 1/3 less paint than the formula creates.How much green paint should Arlo use?Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

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kobeni-chan · Answer

First you need to make both fractions have common denominators.
Multiply the top and bottom by 3 in 3/5, and multiply the top n bottom by 5 in 1/3.
You should have 9/15 for the amount of green paint, and 5/15 for the amount less that Arlo wants to use.
Subtract 9 from 5.
The answer is 4/15, and it cannot be further simplified.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, sorry about my lack of knowledge :)

anonymous · Answer

2/5 is what it says when you review it

anonymous · Answer

xxAminaxx is correct.