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.

Question

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.

mathmale · Answer

Just multiply that (3/5) liter by 1/3.  Write the fractions as follows:$$\frac{ 1}{ 3 }*\frac{ 3 }{ 5 }$$

mathmale · Answer

Note:  The multiplication is easier if you'd cancel out (reduce) the (3/3).

retireed · Answer

mathmale since he wants 1/3 less, I think it should be 2/3 times 3/5.  You made it for 1/3 of the a full batch. Right?