Question

What is 11/12 divided 1/3

Answer 1

Answer: 11/4

Explanation:

to divide a fraction by another, you multiply by the reciprocal(the opposite of a certain fraction). the reciprocal of 1/3 is 3/1. so:

`(11)/(12) / (1)/(3) = (11)/(12) * (3)/(1) = (33)/(12) = (11)/(4)` (divide both sides by 3 to simplify for the last one)

Answer 2

2.75 or 2 3/4

Explanation:

so here you use the recipricle of 1/3. so you would do 11/12 X 3/1 =33/12= 2 3/4