Question

Perform the following division 3 3/4 ÷ 2/8

Answer 1

`15`

Explanation:

`3(3)/(4)/(2)/(8)`

Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction

`(15)/(4) /(2)/(8)`

keep change flip

`(15)/(4) *(8)/(2)`

cancel with GCF

`(15)/(1) *(2)/(2)`

simplify

`15*1`

solve

`15`

Answer 2

15

3 3/4 = 15/4
(15/4)/(2/8)=(15/4)*(8/2)=15