Question

8/25 divide by 2 3/5

Answer 1

Convert the second one to an improper fraction. Then flip it over and turn it in to a multiplication problem.

Answer 2

so is that right

Answer 3

So is what right?

Answer 4

4/15

Answer 5

Is the second number the mixed number "2 and 3 fifths"? Or is it "2 times 3 fifths"?

Answer 6

mixed number

Answer 7

Then 4/15 is not right. First you have to convert 2 3/5 to an improper fraction.

Answer 8

so can u demonstrate it for me

Answer 9

How about if you try it, and I'll help.

Answer 10

2 3/5 would be 13/5

Answer 11

Right. And to divide by a fraction, you just multiply by the reciprocal (upside-down version) of the fraction.

Answer 12

multiply by 25/3

Answer 13

Where did 25/3 come from?

Answer 14

i mean 25/8

Answer 15

No. Keep the first fraction the way it is. Turn the second one over.

Answer 16

ok sooooo....8/25*5/13

Answer 17

Exactly. Then do the multiplication and simplify the answer.

Answer 18

thanks

Answer 19

\[\frac{8}{25} \div 2\frac{3}{5} = \frac{8}{25} \div \frac{13}{5} = \frac{8}{25} \times \frac{5}{13} = \frac{8}{65}\]

Answer 20

okkk good thats what i got

Answer 21

Good! (Now I know *I* didn't mess it up, either. ;) )