Question

there are 8 3/4 cups of stew that need to be put into 5 go-to containers equally, how many cups will be in each container? (division problem)

Answer 1

Answer: 1 3/4(fraction) or 1.75(decimal) cups per container

Explanation:

8 3/4 divided by 5

8 divided by 5 = 1.6

3/4 or .75 divided by 5 = .15

1.6+.15= 1.75 or 1 3/4

Answer 2

1.75 as decimal

1 3/4 as fraction

Explanation:

Flip the reciprocal on the 5 and multiply. You will get your answer.

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