Question

1 and 5/8 divided by 1/3

Answer 1

4 and 7/8 (or as a decimal: 4.875)

Explanation:

(Important:) Okay, so before we solve this problem we need to know the "dividing fraction rules." When you are dividing fractions, you need to remember that the second fraction is flipped and the sign goes from being a division symbol to being a multiplication symbol. It may sound confusing, but I'll explain as we go on.

First, let's turn that 1 and 5/8 into an improper fraction so that this is easier to solve. Multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. Keep the same denominator (8 in 1 and 5/8), but place your new numerator on top instead.

1 and 5/8 = 13/8.

Now we can go through the steps of the dividing process. Flip the second fraction in the equation. Doing this changes the symbol to a multiplication symbol.

13 x 3

8 x 1

Now multiply across.

13 x 3 = 39

8 x 1 = 8

This question does not ask for an improper fraction, so let's reduce this fraction down to a mixed number and decimal.

Mixed number: 39/8 = 4 and 7/8.

Decimal: 4.875.

I hope that this helps.

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

15

1 5/8 divided 1/3

first change 1 5/8 into a improper fraction which is 40/8

40/8 divided by 1/3
Keep Change Flip
40/8 divided by 3/1
40/8 x 3/1 = 120/8 simplify by 4 then you get 30/2 simplify again and you get 15/1 which is 15
i hope this is right