Andy divided his 1/3 jar of paint equally between 2 projects. What fraction of a jar of paint did Andy use for each project?Explain how to draw a model to find the answer.

(1/3) / 2

(1/3) * (1/2) = 1/6

1/6

To find the answer, you can draw a model called a fraction bar. Here's how to draw it:

1. Draw a rectangular shape to represent the jar of paint.
2. Divide the jar into three equal parts horizontally, as Andy started with 1/3 of a jar.
3. Label one of the three parts as "1/3" to indicate the amount Andy initially had in the jar.

Now, since Andy divided the paint equally between two projects, you need to divide the 1/3 portion into two equal parts. Here's how to do it:

4. Within the 1/3 portion, draw a vertical line to divide it into two equal parts.
5. Label each of these parts as "1/6" to represent the amount of paint used for each project.

Now, you can clearly see that each project received 1/6 of the jar of paint.

In conclusion, Andy used 1/6 of a jar of paint for each project.