Question

What is 3.1 ÷ 17.36​

Answer 1

5 = 0.17857

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Explanation:

Change the decimals into fractions.

31 ÷ 434

10 25

*They were simplified from their natural fractions.

To divide fractions, write the division as multiplication by the reciprocal of the divisor.

31 × 25

10 434

Simplify by the greatest common factor.

775 ÷ 155 = 5

4340 ÷ 155 28

Answer 2

Answer:0.17857

Explanation:

Step 1 :

434

Simplify ———

25

Equation at the end of step 1 :

31 434

—— ÷ ———

10 25

Step 2 :

31

Simplify ——

10

Equation at the end of step 2 :

31 434

—— ÷ ———

10 25

Step 3 :

31 434

Divide —— by ———

10 25

3.1 Dividing fractions

To divide fractions, write the divison as multiplication by the reciprocal of the divisor :

31 434 31 25

—— ÷ ——— = —— • ———

10 25 10 434

Final result :

5

—— = 0.17857

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