Question

What is 2 1/4 divided by 4 2/3

Answer 1

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`(27)/(56) \\ \\ in \: \: alternate \: \: form \\ \\ 0.482142857`

Explanation:

`2 (1)/(4) / 4 (2)/(3)`

• convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

`(9)/(4) / (14)/(3)`

• to divide by a fraction, multiply the reciprocal of that fraction

`(9)/(4) * (3)/(14)`

• multiply the fraction

`= (27)/(56) \\ \\ in \: alternate \: \: form \\ \\ 0.482142857`

hope it helps

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Answer 2

Answer: (27/56)

Explanation:

(2 1/4)/(4 2/3)

(9/4)/(14/3) [Convert the integers on both sides to leave just fractions.

(9/4)*(3/14) [Invert the denominator and multiply times the numerator]

(27/56)