1 1/6 × 1/2 as a Fraction
To evaluate the expression 1 1/6 × 1/2, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) and multiply the two fractions.
Convert Mixed Number to Improper Fraction
First, let's convert the mixed number 1 1/6 to an improper fraction:
1 1/6 = (6 + 1) / 6 = 7/6
Multiply the Fractions
Now, multiply the two fractions:
7/6 × 1/2 = ?
To multiply fractions, we multiply the numerators (numbers on top) and multiply the denominators (numbers at the bottom), like this:
(7 × 1) / (6 × 2) = 7 / 12
Simplify the Fraction
The resulting fraction is:
7/12
So, 1 1/6 × 1/2 as a fraction is equal to 7/12.
