Question

What is 1/2 of 5 1/6

Answer 1

`(31)/(12)`

Explanation:

Convert 5 1/6 to an improper fraction

`(31)/(6)`

The word "of" means times or multiplies so

`(31)/(6)` x
`(1)/(2)` =
`(31)/(12)`

Therefore the answer is
`(31)/(12)`