Question

Divide. Write the quotient in lowest terms 2 1/2 divided by 2 2/3

Answer 1

15/16.

Explanation:

2 1/2 = 5/2 and 2 2/3 = 8/3 so we have:

5/2 / 8/3 Invert the 8.3 and multiply:

= 5/2 * 3/8

= 15/16.

Answer 2

The answer is

`(15)/(16)`

Explanation:

`2 (1)/(2) / 2 (2)/(3)`

To solve the expression convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

That's

`2 (1)/(2) = (5)/(2)`

`2 (2)/(3) = (8)/(3)`

So we now have

`(5)/(2) / (8)/(3)`

To solve this change the division sign to multiplication sign and reverse the second fraction

That's

`(5)/(2) * (3)/(8)`

Multiply

We have the final answer as

`(15)/(16)`

Hope this helps you