Question

Divide. Write the quotient in lowest terms, 1 1/3 divided by 1 3/4. Please give a thorough explanation as i need help to figure out how to solve problems of this caliber.

Answer 1

Explanation:

convert mixed fractions to improper fractions

rule=a b/c=(ac+b)/c

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

(4/3)/(7/4)

rule for dividing fractions=(a/b)/(c/d)=(a/b)(d/c)

(4/3)(4/7) then you can multiply the numerators and denominators

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