Question

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1. 5 cakes are shared equally between 6 people. What fraction of a ca
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Answer 1

`(5)/(6)`

Explanation:

Fraction Models

Given a number N, to model the process of sharing N into M equal parts we use the division N/M or the fraction

`(N)/(M)`

There are N=5 cakes to be shared between M=6 people, thus the fraction that represents or models the situation is

`\mathbf{(5)/(6)}`