Question

Solve for c: c=5 5/6 x 2

Answer 1

Hi there!

c=11 2/3

1.Convert 5 5/6 into mixed number:

`5 (5)/(6)=(35)/(6)`

2.Convert 2 into fraction term:

`2=(2)/(1)`

3.Convert both fraction into same denominator:

`(35)/(6)=(35)/(6)`

`(2)/(1)=(12)/(6)`

4.Multiply the two terms:

`(35)/(6)`·
`(12)/(6)=(70)/(6)`

5.Simplfly the fraction term:

`(70)/(6)=(35)/(3)`

`(35)/(3)=11 (2)/(3)`

Therefore, c=11 2/3.