16×5/12= I'm 10 an I need help solving this

Question

Can some help me with this problem 16×5/12=

Answer 1

Any whole number equals itself over 1.

 

16/1 x 5/12

 

With multiplication, you work straight across.

 

(16 x 5)/(1 x 12) = 80/12

 

Can 80/12 be reduced? Both 80 and 12 are divisible by 4, so 80/12 = 20/3.

 

Do you need to convert it to an improper fraction? How many threes make 20? Six, with two left over. 

 

6 2/3