6 multiplied by 1/3
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the result of multiplying the number 6 by one-third (1/3). To solve this, we will multiply 6 by 1 and then divide by 3 to obtain the final result.
Answer
$2$
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is $2$.
Steps to Solve
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Set up the multiplication We start by setting up the multiplication of 6 by $\frac{1}{3}$, which can be written as: $$6 \times \frac{1}{3}$$
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Multiply the numerator Multiply the numerator (the top number) of the fraction by 6: $$\frac{6 \times 1}{3} = \frac{6}{3}$$
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Divide to find the final result Now, divide 6 by 3: $$\frac{6}{3} = 2$$
The final answer is $2$.
More Information
Multiplying by a fraction like $\frac{1}{3}$ essentially means dividing by that fraction's denominator. Therefore, multiplying 6 by $\frac{1}{3}$ gives us one-third of 6, which simplifies neatly to 2.
Tips
- Misunderstanding the fraction: Students may forget that multiplying by a fraction is the same as dividing by its denominator.
- Incorrect operations: Mistaking multiplication for addition or subtraction can lead to errors in the final answer.
