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Using 1/3÷4 as an example, describe how to use common denominators to solve a unit-fraction division problem.

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What is 1 and 3/4 as a fraction?

The mixed number 1 3/4 would be equal to the improper fraction 7/4.

User Drachenfels
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Answer:

1/12 or 0.08333

Explanation:

1/3 divided by 4 can be rewritten as 1/3 divided by 12/3. The answer to this problem is 1/12 or 0.08333

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