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

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Answer:3

Explanation:

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Answer:

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.

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