Question

what is 7/8 of 6? options: 5 1/4, 5 2/8, 4 10/8

Explanation:

Step1: Convert whole number to fraction

$6 = \frac{6}{1}$

Step2: Multiply the two fractions

$\frac{7}{8} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{7 \times 6}{8 \times 1} = \frac{42}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{42}{8} = \frac{21}{4} = 5\frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

5 1/4