Question

Divide. 2 5/16 �� 7/8 = 2 35/128 2 9/14 2 40/112 2 3/128

Answer 1

Divide. 2 5/16 �� 7/8 = 2 35/128 2 9/14 2 40/112 2 3/128

Answer 2

The correct answer is 2 9/14.

Explanation:

First, you can rewrite the number:

`2(5)/(16)`

`(5)/(16) + (2*16)/(16)`

`(5)/(16) + (32)/(16) = (37)/(16)`

Now, you have to divide:

`((37)/(16))/((7)/(8))` //multiply extreme with extreme and middle with middle.

`(37*8)/(16*7)`

`(296)/(112) = ( 148)/(56)  = (74)/(28) = (37)/(14)` //simplify the fraction.

`(37)/(14) = (2*14)/(14) +  (9)/(14) = 2(9)/(14)` //rewrite the result.