You are painting the outside of a 28

28
-foot fence that goes around a square garden. There are 4
4
equal sections. You have painted 12
1
2
of one section.

What fraction of the job have you completed? Pls help I’m stuck on da question.

Nvm the answer is 1/8

To find out what fraction of the job you have completed, you need to compare the amount you have completed (12 1/2) to the total amount of work.

In this case, the total amount of work is represented by the entire fence which has 4 equal sections.

Step 1: Convert the mixed number (12 1/2) to an improper fraction.
To do this, multiply the whole number (12) by the denominator (2), then add the numerator (1). So, 12 * 2 + 1 = 25.
The improper fraction equivalent to 12 1/2 is 25/2.

Step 2: Compare the fraction of work completed to the total work.
Since the entire fence is divided into 4 equal sections, the fraction representing one section is 1/4.
Now, divide the work completed fraction (25/2) by the total work fraction (1/4):
(25/2) ÷ (1/4) = (25/2) * (4/1) = 100/2 = 50

Therefore, you have completed 50% of the job.