What is #2 3/8# divided by #1 1/4#?

2 Answers

#1 9/10=1.9#

Explanation:

=#2 3/8=19/8#

= #1 1/4=5/4#

So

= #(19/8)/(5/4)#

= #19/8*4/5#

By Simplification

= #19/10=1 9/10=1.9#

Apr 2, 2018

#1 9/10#

Explanation:

Change each to improper fractions first:

#2 3/8 div 1 1/4#

#= 19/8 div 5/4#

Multiply by the reciprocal and cancel.

#19/cancel8^2 xxcancel4/5#

#= 19/10 = 1 9/10#

(Answer in the same form as the question.)