Question

Convert 39⁄5 to a mixed number written in lowest terms. A. 4 5⁄7 B. 5 4⁄7 C. 7 4⁄5 D. 7 5⁄4

Answer 1

7 4/5

Explanation:

Dividing 5 into 39 results in 7 with a remainder of 4. Thus,

39/5 = 7 4/5

Answer 2

C. 7 4⁄5

Explanation:

39/5

How many times does 5 go into 39

It goes in 7 times (7*5 =35)

39-35 = 4 4 is left over

The left over part goes over the denominator

7 4/5