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What is 8 ÷ 3/4 ? and 11 ÷ 2/5?

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Answer:

10 2/3 = 10.6667

27 1/2 = 27.5

Explanation:

8 ÷ 3/4

Convert any mixed numbers to fractions.

Then your initial equation becomes:


(8)/(1) ÷
(3)/(4)

Applying the fractions formula for division,


=(8*4)/(1*3)

=
(32)/(3)

Simplifying 32/3, the answer is


10 (2)/(3)

Decimal Form = 10.6667

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11 ÷ 2/5

Convert any mixed numbers to fractions.

Then your initial equation becomes:


(11)/(1) ÷
(2)/(5)

Applying the fractions formula for division,


=(11*5)/(1*2)

=
(55)/(2)

Simplifying 55/2, the answer is

27 1/2

Decimal Form = 27.5

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