Question

Each of 6 students ate 2/5 of a candy bar.how many candy bars were eaten in all?

Answer 1

2 and 2/5 candy bars

Explanation:

To figure this out, simply add the fractions together 6 times or multiply 2/5 by 6.

(2/5)(6/1)

Multiply the numerator

2*6=12

Multiply the denominator

5*1=5

so the answer is 12/5 or 2 and 2/5 candy bars.