Question

What is 4/5 of 2 1/6

Answer 1

the answer is

`(26)/(15)`

Explanation:

⅘ of 2⅙ is basically the same thing as..

`(4)/(5) * 2 (1)/(6)`

to multiply the fractions first convert 2 ⅙ into a improper fraction.

multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the product to the numerator to get the NEW NUMERATOR

`2 * 6 = 12 \\ 12 + 1 = 13`

but you keep the denominator, so now 2⅙ is..

`(13)/(6)`

Now simplify and then multiply.

4 × 13 = 2 × 13

5 × 6 5 × 3

`(2)/(5) * (13)/(3 ) = (26)/(15)`

26/15 or 1 11/15