What is #2 7/8 -: 5/6#?
3 Answers
Apr 27, 2018
Explanation:
In order to divide fractions, we must first convert each term into an improper fraction:
2
Next, we must reciprocate the divisor by swapping the numerator and the denominator and multiply the dividend and the reciprocated divisor:
Finally, we simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (2):
Apr 27, 2018
Explanation:
Change mixed numbers to improper fractions first:
Apr 27, 2018
Explanation:
- Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. In this case,
#2 7/8# is the mixed number, so convert that to an improper fraction, which would be#23/8# - Divide the fractions by multiplying by the reciprocal of the second term. In this case the second term is
#5/6# . So, you would multiply#23/8# by#6/5# to get the answer. - Convert the final answer to a mixed number if necessary.