5/6 x 540 as a Fraction
To evaluate the expression 5/6 x 540 as a fraction, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) and multiply the fraction by the whole number.
Step 1: Multiply the Fraction by the Whole Number
To multiply a fraction by a whole number, we multiply the numerator (the top number) by the whole number and keep the denominator (the bottom number) the same.
In this case, we multiply 5 by 540:
5 x 540 = 2700
So, the new numerator is 2700.
Step 2: Write the Result as a Fraction
Now, we write the result as a fraction with the new numerator and the original denominator:
2700/6
Step 3: Simplify the Fraction (Optional)
We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). In this case, the GCD of 2700 and 6 is 6.
2700 ÷ 6 = 450 6 ÷ 6 = 1
So, the simplified fraction is:
450/1
Since the denominator is 1, we can write the result as a whole number:
450
Therefore, 5/6 x 540 as a fraction is equal to 450/1, which simplifies to 450.
