Question

Henry did 5 6 of his math problems. The next day, he checked 2 3 of the homework problems he did the night before. What fraction of the homework problems did he check?

Answer 1

`(5)/(9)`

Explanation:

We are told that Henry did 5/6 of his mathematics problems. And then he checks 2/3 of the problems. So we are meant to find what 2/3 of 5/6 is.

`(2)/(3)* (5)/(6) = (10)/(18) = (5)/(9)`

The word "of" in mathematics is normally a good indicator of multiplication, especially where fractions, decimals and percentages are involved. So finding one fifth of 260 is done by multiplying one fifth by 260.