Question

Perform the following division. Be sure answers are reduced to lowest terms. 2 7/8 ÷ 1/4 =

Answer 1

23/2

Step by step:

1st, let's convert the mixed number 2 7/8 improper fraction;

[(2*8)+7]/8 = 23/8

Now, divide that by 1/4.

23/8 ÷ 1/4 = (23*4)/8 = 92/8 = 46/4 = 23/2