Question

Paolo helped in the community garden for 2 3/4 hours this week. This was 1 5/6 equal length shift, because Paolo stopped early one day when it started to rain. How long is a single shift?

Answer 1

If 2+3/4 hours is equal to 1+5/5 equal length shift then the single shift is 1.5 hours long.

Given that Paolo helped in the community garden for 2 +3/4 hours this week which is 1+5/6 times length shift.

We are required to find the length of a single shift.

First we have to find the proper fraction of the given mixed fractions.

Fraction is combination of numerator and denominator.The number that is present above the division sign is known as numerator and the number that is present below the division sign is known as denominator.

2+3/4=(8+3)/4=11/4

1+5/6=(6+5)/6=11/6

let the length of a shift is x hours.So,

11/4=11*x/6

11/4=11/6 x

66/44=x

x=3/2

x=1.5 hours.

Hence if 2+3/4 hours is equal to 1+5/5 equal length shift then the single shift is 1.5 hours long.

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