Question

Write 2 1/4 as an improper fraction, and multiply the improper fraction by the reciprocal of 3/4.

Answer 1

Answer:3

Explanation:

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

2 1/4 as an improper fraction can be found by multiplying the whole number by the denominator, and then adding the numerator. In this case, we will multiply 2•4 = 8, and then add 1 --> 8+1=9. Then you put this number back over the denominator and you get 9/4.

The reciprocal can be found by flipping the fraction upside down, essentially. In this case, we go from 3/4 and flip it, so the reciprocal is 4/3.

Now, we multiply
`(9)/(4)` •
`(4)/(3)`. Multiply across and you get
`(36)/(12)`. If you divide 36 by 12 you will get 3.