SOLUTION: find the improper fraction with a denominator of 6 that is equivalent to 5 1/2

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Question 352834: find the improper fraction with a denominator of 6 that is equivalent to 5 1/2

Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/6 = 5 1/2

x/6 = 11/2

2x = 66

x = 66/2

x = 33

The fraction you need is 33/6, which is = 5_1/2.

ANSWER: 33/6

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