How do you solve 2012÷34?

2 Answers
Oct 20, 2016

2713

Explanation:

Convert the improper fraction to a improper fraction

2012=202+12=412

So the problem becomes

412÷34

Now you have to multiply by the reciprocal

41243

Cross cancel

412243

Multiply numerators and then denominators

41123=823

Convert to an improper fraction

823=2713

For another explanation please see the following tutorial.

Oct 20, 2016

27.33or823

Explanation:

When dividing fraction, you are actually multiplying by the reciprocal.

But first, it would be easier to work with improper fractions than with a mixed number.

So, to change 2012 into an improper fraction:

Multiply the denominator by the whole number

2×20=40

Then add the numerator to the product of the denominator and whole number

40+1=41

Then put 41 over the original denominator

412

Now, change the second fraction into its reciprocal

Which is just to switch the numerator and denominator

3443

Change the division sign into multiplication

412×43

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators

1646

Simplify

1646=27.33or823