Question

How do i divide 12.2 by 2.42

Answer 1

`12.2/2.42= 5.04`

Convert the decimals to fractions:

12.2 = 61/5

2.42 = 121/50

Multiply by the reciprocal:

61 50

--- x ---

5 121

Cross simplify any numbers that can be simplified:

61 x 10 610 5

--- --- = ------ = 5 ---

1 121 121 121

5 5/121 as a decimal is : 5.04

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