What is 1/3 Cup Times Two?
This question seems simple, but it can be tricky if you aren't familiar with fractions. Let's break it down.
Understanding Fractions and Multiplication
- Fractions represent parts of a whole. In this case, 1/3 cup represents one out of three equal parts of a cup.
- Multiplying a fraction by a whole number is like adding the fraction to itself that many times. So, 1/3 cup times two is the same as adding 1/3 cup + 1/3 cup.
Calculating the Answer
- When adding fractions with the same denominator (bottom number), you add the numerators (top numbers) and keep the denominator the same.
- Therefore, 1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3.
Final Answer
1/3 cup times two equals 2/3 cup.