Question

How many 3/4 are in 6 1/2

Answer 1

To find how many 3/4 are in 6 1/2, we have to divide 6 1/2 by 3/4.

First we convert the mixed number into a fraction:

`6\text{ 1/2}=6+(1)/(2)=(12)/(2)+(1)/(2)=(13)/(2)`

Now we can divide it by 3/4 as:

`((13)/(2))/((3)/(4))=(13)/(2)\cdot((3)/(4))^(-1)=(13)/(2)\cdot(4)/(3)=(52)/(6)=(26)/(3)=8+(2)/(3)\approx8.67`

Answer: There are 8 2/3 or approximately 8.67.