Question

(Multiying by a unit fraction. Find the product mentally. (5.6) × 1/8=

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(5.6) × 1/8

$(5.6) \cdot \frac{1}{8}$

Here the unit fraction is 1/8

multiply 5.6 times 1

so its 5.6. then divide the decimal by 8

we know that 8 times 7 is 56

so 56 divide by 8 is 7

we have decimal point 1 number to the left

so we move decimal point 2 place left

Hence 5.6 divide by 8 is 0.7

$(5.6) \cdot \frac{1}{8}=0.7$

Answer: 0.7