Question

How do you solve 9 7/8 divided by 5 2/3? Explain how you used math to determine your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

• Change the mixed fractions to improper fractions
• For any fraction in the form $A\frac{b}{c}$ is equal to $\frac{(A*b)+c}{b}$
• so the fractions are $\frac{79}{8}$ and $\frac{17}{3}$
• Then in order to divide, change the fraction on the right by flipping it, and then multiply everything
• $\frac{79}{8} \div\frac{17}{3}=\\\frac{79}{8} \times\frac{3}{17} =\frac{1343}{24}$