Mathematics
Grade5
Easy

Question

John wants to write 6 over 5 as a sum of unit fractions. Identify the sum of unit fractions.

  1. 6 over 5 plus 6 over 5 plus 6 over 5
  2. 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth
  3. 1 over 6 plus 1 over 6 plus 1 over 6
  4. 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth

hintHint:

Add the options and see which option gives us 5 over 6 as the result.

The correct answer is: 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth


    5 over 5 c a n space b a space w r i t t e n space a s space 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth plus 1 fifth

    Apply trial and error method on all the option.

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