Question

What is the value of m in this proportion? 1/2/3/5= 1/3m Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form in the box. m=

Answer 1

m = 2
`(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

1/2 / 3/5

1/2 * 5/3 (flip second fraction to multiply fraction)

5/6

1/3 m = 5/6

multiply both sides by 3 so you get m

m = 15/6

final answer: m = 2
`(1)/(2)`