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What is the quotient of 3/5 ÷ 2 1/4

What is the quotient of 3/5 ÷ 2 1/4-example-1

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4/15

Step-by-step explanation
3/5 divided by 2 1/4
= 3/5 divided by 9/4
= 3/5 x 4/9
= 3/5 x 4/9
= 3 x 4
____
5 x 9
= 12/45
= 12 divided by 3
____________
45 divided by 3
= 4/15
User Nullndr
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To start turn the mixed number into a fraction

2 x 4 = 8

So 3/5 / 9/4

now if you turn the second fraction into its inverse it will turn it into multiplication

The inverse of 9/4 is 4/9

3/5 x 4/9 would be 12/45

Now simplify

4/15

User Miguel Trias
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