Question

Which equation gives the number of 1/3 inches that are in 5/6inch?

Answer 1

`2(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

Let

x ----> the number of 1/3 in that are in 5/6 in

To find out the number of 1/3 in that are in 5/6 in, divide 5/6 by 1/3

so

`x=(5)/(6):(1)/(3)`

Multiply in cross

`x=(15)/(6)`

Convert to mixed number

`(15)/(6)=(12)/(6)+(3)/(6)=2(3)/(6)=2(1)/(2)`