Answer: 2 3/4 or 2.75
Explanation:
First, we turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
187/8 ÷ 17/2
Then, we multiply 187/8 by 17/2's reciprocol.
187 2
------ x -----
8 17
Now, we cross simplify.
11 1
---- x -----
4 1
We get 11/4, which is 2 3/4.