Question

What is 5/8 of 36
im confused :)​

Answer 1

Answer: 22 1/2

Explanation:

since 36 is a WHOLE number think of it as a fraction like
`(36)/(1)`

So we do
`(5)/(8)` multiplied by
`(36)/(1)` , so 5x36= 180 and 8x1= 8

now we have:
`(180)/(8)`

NOW find the GFC, and the GCF of 180 and 8 is 4.

so we divide the fraction 180/8 by 4 so 180/4=45

8/4=2

45/2 can be simplied to 22
`(1)/(2)`