Question

Which equation gives the number of 1/3 inches that are in 5/6inch?

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ----> the number of 1/3 in that are in 5/6 in

To find out the number of 1/3 in that are in 5/6 in, divide 5/6 by 1/3

so

$x=\frac{5}{6}:\frac{1}{3}$

Multiply in cross

$x=\frac{15}{6}$

Convert to mixed number

$\frac{15}{6}=\frac{12}{6}+\frac{3}{6}=2\frac{3}{6}=2\frac{1}{2}$