One and two thirds of a number equals one and a half, what's the number?

Question

I'm stuck on this priblem and not sure how to do it please solve it with the steps, thank you.

Answer 1

Let n = the unknown number:

 

n*(1 ²/₃) = 1 ¹/₂

 

Convert to improper fractions: 1 2/3 = 5/3, 1 1/2 = 3/2

 

n*(5/3) = 3/2

 

n = (3/2)*(3/5)

 

n = 9/10

 

Check:

 (9/10)*(5/3) = 45/30 = 1 ¹/₂

Check!