What is the quotient #2 4/5 div 1 1/3#?

1 Answer
Nov 24, 2016

#21/10=2 1/10#

You should answer a question in the same format in which it is given.

Explanation:

Make improper fractions:

#2 4/5 div 1 1/3#

=#14/5 color(blue)(div 4/3)#

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal

=#14/5 color(blue)(xx3/4)#

=#cancel14^7/5 xx3/cancel4^2" "larr# cancel where possible

multiply straight across

#21/10#

=#2 1/10#