Question

The field was 5⁄6 of an acre and 1⁄3 of the field was planted in strawberries. How many acres are planted in strawberries?

Answer 1

7/6 or 1 1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Here's how you add them!

5 /6 + 2/6

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

5 + 2 = 7

Answer:

7 /6

Step 2

Now, do we need to simplify this fraction?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

No good. 7 is larger than 6. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 5/6 + 2/6

Answer 2

`(5)/(18)`

Explanation:

To calculate the amount of acres planted in strawberries, all you need to do is simple multiplication.

`(5)/(6)` ×
`(1)/(3)`

multiply the numerators by each other

`5` ×
`1`
`= 5`

the numerator of the new fraction is 5

multiply the denominators by each other

`6` ×
`3=18`

the new denominator is 18

the new fraction is
`(5)/(18)`