Question: Maria read 5/6 of a book. She said that she read 2/3 of the book. Is she correct? Explain.
Answer: No. 2/3 is equivalent to 4/6, which is less than 5/6. So she read more than 2/3.
(Note: Some versions ask: "She reads 2/3 of the pages left" – check your specific worksheet.) Eureka Math Lesson 16 Homework 5.4 Answer Key
Question: Kevin has 4/5 of a yard of fabric. He uses 3/4 of the fabric to make a pillow. How many yards of fabric did Kevin use?
Answer: 3/5 yard
Explanation: 4/5 × 3/4 = (4×3)/(5×4) = 12/20 = 3/5.
Problem: Solve. Draw a rectangular fraction model to explain your thinking. Then write a number sentence. Question: Maria read 5/6 of a book
a. $\frac12$ of $\frac34 = \frac12 \times \frac34$
b. $\frac12$ of $\frac45 = \frac12 \times \frac45$ Lesson 16 homework isn’t abstract
Lesson 16 homework isn’t abstract. When you calculate a 20% off sale (( \frac15 ) off), when you measure ( \frac23 ) cup of flour, or when you figure out how much paint is left in ( \frac34 ) of a gallon — you’re doing exactly what Lesson 16 practices.