5/6 x 2 as a Fraction
When multiplying fractions, we need to follow certain rules to get the correct answer. In this article, we will explore how to multiply 5/6 by 2 as a fraction.
The Multiplication Rule
To multiply fractions, we need to multiply the numerators (the numbers on top) and multiply the denominators (the numbers on the bottom), like this:
(a/b) × (c/d) = (ac)/(bd)
Applying the Rule to 5/6 x 2
In our case, we want to multiply 5/6 by 2. We can write 2 as a fraction by giving it a denominator of 1, like this:
2 = 2/1
Now, we can apply the multiplication rule:
(5/6) × (2/1) = ?
Multiplying the numerators (5 and 2), we get:
5 × 2 = 10
Multiplying the denominators (6 and 1), we get:
6 × 1 = 6
So, the result of multiplying 5/6 by 2 is:
10/6
Simplifying the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction 10/6 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.
10 ÷ 2 = 5
6 ÷ 2 = 3
So, the simplified fraction is:
5/3
Therefore, 5/6 x 2 as a fraction is equal to 5/3.
