ellie runs $\frac{5}{6}$ mile in 10 minutes. what is ellies speed in miles per minute? mi/min

Answer:

$\frac{1}{12}$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall speed formula

$Speed=\frac{Distance}{Time}$

Step2: Substitute values

$Speed = \frac{\frac{5}{6}}{10}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{\frac{5}{6}}{10}=\frac{5}{6}\times\frac{1}{10}=\frac{5}{60}=\frac{1}{12}$