Question

4 7/9 divided by 1 7/12

Answer 1

Answer:

2 19/5

Step-by-step explanation:

4 7/9 ÷ 1 7/12

start by turning them into improper fraction by multiplying the denominator to the whole number and adding the product to the numerator , you will get :

42/9 ÷ 17/12

42/9 * 12/17 ( reciprocal )

42/3 * 4/17 (9 and 12 can be cut smaller because both are in 3's table)

= 172/51

turn this into mixed fraction by -

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Write down the whole number answer

Then write down any remainder above the denominator

you will get = 2 19/5