Question

Which values of a, b, and c correctly represent the answer in simplest form?

4 1/2 divided by 1 1/4 = a b/c

Answer 1

a = 3, b = 3, c = 5

Explanation:

4 1/2 ÷ 1 1/4

The first step would be to convert the mixed fractions into improper fractions.

9/2 ÷ 5/4

The second step would be to perform th reciprocal of the second fraction, the problem turns from division to multiplication.

9/2 × 4/5

The third step would be to multiply the fractions.

36/10

The fourth step would be to convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction.

3 6/10

3 3/5

Answer 2

3 3/5

Explanation:

Step 1: Put fractions in improper form

9/2 divided 5/4 = a b/c

Step 2: KCF (Divide)

9/2(4/5) = a b/c

36/10 = a b/c

Step 3: Covert to proper fraction

3 3/5

So a = 3, b = 3, and c = 5