Question

How many 1/8s are there in 2 1/4

Answer 1

Answer: 18

Explanation:

2 1/4 divided by 1/8 is 18, therefore 18 1/8ths can go into 2 1/4

1/4=2/8

2=16/8

16/8+2/8=18/8 which is also 18•1/8.

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

`2 \ (1)/(4) = (9)/(4) \\ to \: know \: the \: \: number \: of \: (1)/(8) in (9)/(4) \\ = (9)/(4) / (1)/(8) \\ (9)/(4) * (8)/(1) = (72)/(4) = 18 \\ therefore \: \: it \: is \: \: 18`