Question

James runs on the school track team he runs 4 2/3 miles and 3/4 of an hour. What is James' speed in miles per hour?

Answer 1

6 2/9 miles per hour

Explanation:

Divide the miles by the hour.

4 2/3 ÷ 3/4

Reciprocal

4 2/3 × 4/3

Convert to improper fraction.

14/3 × 4/3

56/9

Convert to mixed fraction.

9 × 6 + 2

6 2/9

Answer 2

6 2/9 miles per hour

Explanation:

Take the miles and divide by the hours

4 2/3 ÷ 3/4

Change to an improper fraction

( 3*4+2)/3 ÷3/4

14/3 ÷3/4

Copy dot flip

14/3 * 4/3

56/9

Change back to a mixed number

9 goes into 56 6 times with 2 left over

6 2/9 miles per hour