Question

5/6 of 18 pencils equals

Answer 1

We have an equation: ?/18= 5/6

Cross multiply:
6*?= 5*18
⇒ ?= 5*18/6= 15

5/6 of 18 pencils equals 15 pencils~

Answer 2

5/6 x 18
=90/6
=15

5/6 of 18 pencils equals 15.