Question

Julie has 5/6 pounds of peanuts. She triples the amount, and then divides it into two equal piles.

Answer 1

5/6*3 = 15/6  
(15/6)/2 = 15/6 * 1/2 = 15/12 = 1 3/12 = 1 1/4  

Answer 2

1.25 because 5/6 times 3 is 2.5 and that divided by 2 is 1.25