Question

Henry did 5 6 of his math problems. The next day, he checked 2 3 of the homework problems he did the night before. What fraction of the homework problems did he check?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{5}{9}$

Step-by-step explanation:

We are told that Henry did 5/6 of his mathematics problems. And then he checks 2/3 of the problems. So we are meant to find what 2/3 of 5/6 is.

$\frac{2}{3}* \frac{5}{6} = \frac{10}{18} = \frac{5}{9}$

The word "of" in mathematics is normally a good indicator of multiplication, especially where fractions, decimals and percentages are involved. So finding one fifth of 260 is done by multiplying one fifth by 260.