Question

How many times is 3/4 ft longer than 2/5 ft

Answer 1

Hence, 3/4 ft is 15/8 times longer than 2/5 ft.

Explanation:

• Set up a ratio:

3/4 / 2/5

• Find the reciprocal of the second fraction:
• reciprocal of:

2/5 is 5/2

• Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction:

3/4 / 2/5 = 3/4 * 5/2

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

3 * 5/ 4 * 2 = 15/8

• Draw a conclusion:

Hence, 3/4 ft is 15/8 times longer than 2/5 ft.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

1 7/8 longer.

Explanation:

That would be found by dividing 3/4 by 2/5:

3/4 / 2/5

= 3/4 * 5/2

= 15/8

= 1 7/8