Question

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What is Five-sixths of One-half?

Five-twelfths
Six-twelfths
Five-eighths
Six-eighths

Answer 1

`(5)/(12)`

Five-twelfths

Explanation:

Usually, "of" in math means a multiplication.

5/6 of 1/2 means 5/6 times 1/2.

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

To multiply fractions, multiply together the numerators and multiply together the denominators.

`(5)/(6) * (1)/(2) = (5 * 1)/(6 * 2) = (5)/(12)`

Answer:

`(5)/(12)`

Answer 2

The first one, 'five-twelfths'.