Question

On the moon,things weigh 1/6 of what they weigh on Earth.Your cat weighs 13 1/2 pounds on Earth.How much will your cat weigh on the moon?

Answer 1

That would be 13 1/2 * 1/6

Answer 2

assuming you have a cat

Answer 3

No I don't like cats!Lets just stick to the question

Answer 4

OK so it's 13 1/2 * 1/6

Answer 5

So what is the answer.

Answer 6

First convert 13 1/2 into an improper fraction, what do you get?

Answer 7

Ok I am thinking

Answer 8

OK

Answer 9

27/2

Answer 10

correct! now multiply that by 1/6. what do you get?

Answer 11

27/12

Answer 12

27/12

Answer 13

correct again! Now convert that back into a proper fraction.

Answer 14

I don't know okay

Answer 15

how do you convert an improper fraction back into a whole number plus proper fraction?