Before you do the steps, change the fractions given to improper fractions:
2 2/3 = 8/3
3 1/6 = 19/6
Now, I think the first step they want you to write is:
8/3 (divided by) 19/6
When you divide two fractions, it's the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. (A reciprocal is a fancy way of saying you flip the fraction)
So the next step will look like this:
8/3 x 6/19
With this setup, you can cross simplify the fractions so that they look like this:
8/1 x 2/19
When you multiply this, you get 16/19
Let me know if you have any questions!
Answer:
A.
Step-by-step explanation:
It's literally the same equation written in reverse, which according to the commutative property, can be done.
The fraction 1/3 means 1 out of 3 equally divided parts, so 12 needs to be equally divided into 3 groups. Have students divide the 12 stars into 3 equal groups. Each of the 3 equally divided groups is 1/3 of the total. Thus, 1/3 of 12 is the number in 1group, or 4.
