Question

How many `1 1/4` pound packages of cashews can be made with `7 1/2` pounds of cashews?

Answer 1

6 packages can be made with `7 1/2`.
Loo at the explanation for steps.

Explanation:

For this problem, you need to divide `7 1/2` by `1 1/4`.

1) Change both of the mixed numbers to improper fractions. When you do this, you will get `15/2` and `5/4`.

2) When you divide fractions, you need to multiply the reciprocal of ONE of the fractions. I chose `5/4`. When you do this step, you will get `15/2` `*` `4/5` `=60/10`.

3) Simplify your answer, and you will get your answer, `6`.