Question

How many 3/4 ounce spoonfuls of sugar are in a 5 1/2 ounce bowl? show work please

Answer 1

Answer: $\frac{22}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation: Divide

$5\frac{1}{2}\div \frac{3}{4}$

Step 1: Convert the mixed number to improper fraction

$5 \frac{1}{2} =\frac{11}{2}$

$= \frac{11}{2}\div \frac{3}{4}$

Step 2: Reciprocal

$\frac{11}{2}\times \frac{4}{3}$

Step 3: Divide the common factors

$4 \div 2 = 2\\\\=\frac{11}{1}\times \frac{2}{3}$

Step 4: Multiply

$\frac{11\times \:2}{1\times \:3}\\\\=\frac{22}{3}$