Why is 5/6 × 12 smaller than 12?

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Classify the multiplying factor relative to 1. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Interpret fraction multiplication and scaling with a concept card and practice.

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Question

Why is 5/6 × 12 smaller than 12?

Accepted Answer

Because 5/6 is less than 1, so it takes only part of 12.