Question

How many sixths are there in 8 1/2?

Answer 1

first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction...rule a b/c=(ac+b)/c

17/2 now divide this by 1/6

(17/2)/(1/6) which is equal to:

(17/2)(6/1) which is equal to:

102/2

51

Answer 2

Well one half = 3/6 so there is three right there and then 6 sixths equals one whole so 6 x 8 = 48 + 3 = 51 sixths in 8 1/2