Question

Simplify the expression and write the answer as a reduced fraction.

1 7/6 divided by 1 3/5

Answer 1

1 17/48

Explanation:

First:

Convert any mixed numbers to fractions.

Then your initial equation becomes:

1 3/6÷8/5

Applying the fractions formula for division,

=1/3×5/6×8

=65/48

Simplifying 65/48, the answer is

=1 17/48

Answer 2

1 7/6 divided by 1 3/5 = 5/5 as a reduced fraction!