238 = 2*7*17
374 = 2*11*17
So GCD(238, 374) would be 2*17 = 34
Set it up as a direct variation equation y/x=k where k is the constant of variation. We have values for y and x and have to find k. 18/5=k, so k=3.6. Now plug in the other given y value and use that k value to find x: y/11=3.6 or
y/11=18/5, whichever your book or teacher prefers.
<span>So we want to convert 35/9 into a mixed number. First lets see what does it consist of. It consists of 3*(9/9) + 8/9 or 27/9 + 8/9. So the first number is obviously 3 because 27/9=3 and 8/9 we can't divide further. So the mixed number we are looking for is 3 8/9.</span>