Question

mallory exercises for 5/6 of an hour. half of that is spent running on the treadmill. How long is mallory on the treadmill.​

Answer 1

5/12 of an hour

Explanation:

Divide 5/6 by 2, which is also multiplying 2 to the denominator, so 5/(6*2) or 5/12.

Answer 2

⁵/₁₂ h

Explanation:

Mallory's exercise time = ⅚ h

Her time on the treadmill = ½(⅚) h.

Multiply numerators and denominators ½(⅚) h = ⁵/₁₂ h

Mallory is on the treadmill for ⁵/₁₂ h.