Question

Solve for c: c=5 5/6 x 2

Answer 1

Hi there!

c=11 2/3

1.Convert 5 5/6 into mixed number:

$5 \frac{5}{6}=\frac{35}{6}$

2.Convert 2 into fraction term:

$2=\frac{2}{1}$

3.Convert both fraction into same denominator:

$\frac{35}{6}=\frac{35}{6}$

$\frac{2}{1}=\frac{12}{6}$

4.Multiply the two terms:

$\frac{35}{6}$·$\frac{12}{6}=\frac{70}{6}$

5.Simplfly the fraction term:

$\frac{70}{6}=\frac{35}{3}$

$\frac{35}{3}=11 \frac{2}{3}$

Therefore, c=11 2/3.