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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-04-09

What fraction of 1 gallon is 1 quart?

Asked by mommydaddysgir

Answer (3)

1/4 because 4 quarts in a gallon. So 1 quart is 1/4

Answered by MathG33k | 2024-06-10

One quart is equivalent to 1/4 or 0.25 of a gallon, as there are 4 quarts in a gallon.
To find what fraction of 1 gallon is 1 quart, you need to know the conversion factor between quarts and gallons. By definition, 1 gallon is equivalent to 4 quarts. Therefore, 1 quart is 1/4 or 0.25 of a gallon.
The steps to find this fraction are simple:
Understand that you are comparing a smaller unit (quart) to a larger unit (gallon).
Use the given conversion factor that 1 gallon = 4 quarts.
Express the relationship as a fraction: 1 quart/gallon = 1 quart/4 quarts = 1/4 or 0.25 gallon.
Therefore the fraction of 1 gallon to 1 quart is 1/4.

Answered by ToddBoyce | 2024-06-25

1 quart is 4 1 ​ of a gallon. This conclusion is based on the understanding that 1 gallon is equal to 4 quarts. Therefore, 1 quart represents one quarter of a gallon.
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Answered by MathG33k | 2024-10-10