a stack of boards is 24 inches high. Each board is 3/8 of an inch thick. How many boards are in the stack?
2 answers:
To answer this we need to divide 24 by 3/8.
First we need to convert 24 to a fraction.
When dividing fraction, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. (A reciprocal is an upside down fraction)
(simplify:) 64
The answer is 64
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First we need to convert 24 to a fraction.
When dividing fraction, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. (A reciprocal is an upside down fraction)
The answer is 64
Hopefully this helps! If you have any more questions or don't understand, feel free to DM me, and I'll get back to you ASAP! :)
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