What is 2/3 of 8????
2006-11-07 02:32:58 · 8 answers · asked by katlover118 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Firstly, make sure you know that of is the same as (). So the above means 2/3(8)
This maens
2/3 * 8/1 multiply top and bottom together...
2*8/3*1 = 16/3
16/3 can't be reduced, though since you're in Algebra I they might want you to reduce it to 5 1/3.
2006-11-07 02:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by mattomynameo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2/3 * 8/1
= 16/3
=5 and 1/3
2006-11-07 11:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by billymardle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is multiply the 2 numbers:
2/3 x 8
16/3
2006-11-07 10:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by freshlimesoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2/3 of 8
- 8*2 = 16
- 16/3 = 5 1/3
5 1/3 is the answer
Steps:
1. Multiply the number you have by the numerator.
2. Then, divide the answer that you have by the denominator.
2006-11-07 10:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ ^Someone^ ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, make sure you know that of is the same as (). So the above means 2/3(8)
This maens
2/3 * 8/1 multiply top and bottom together...
2*8/3*1 = 16/3
16/3 can't be reduced, though since you're in Algebra I they might want you to reduce it to 5 1/3.
2006-11-07 10:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by popular 101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember. The "of" in, whats 2/3 OF 8....means multiply.
2/3 OF 8 means, 2/3 times 8
2/3x8=16/3=5 1/3=5.3333
2006-11-07 10:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by jackwp2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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8 / 3 = 2 2/3
2 2/3 + 2 2/3 = 5 1/3
2006-11-07 10:54:20 · answer #7 · answered by paul c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First multiply 2 by 8.
Then divide 16 (what you get) by 3.
You get 5 1/3
2006-11-07 10:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋