Multiply 6/7 by a Factor of 5: Fraction Scaling Practice

To solve the problem, we need to increase the fraction $\frac{6}{7}$ by a factor of 5. This involves multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 5.

• Step 1: Multiply the numerator of the fraction: $6 \times 5 = 30$.
• Step 2: Multiply the denominator of the fraction: $7 \times 5 = 35$.
• Step 3: Form the new fraction: $\frac{30}{35}$.

Thus, when you increase the fraction $\frac{6}{7}$ by a factor of 5, the result is $\frac{30}{35}$.