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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help with Dividing fractions

OpenStudy (nathan917):

What might you need help with?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dividing mixed frations

OpenStudy (nathan917):

What are you questions>?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

u might wana a give example

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

30 diving 1 1/4

OpenStudy (nathan917):

24 i think

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

u have 2 solve the improper fraction ist

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that would be 5/4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they say simplify

OpenStudy (anonymous):

which is 1.25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

now u r left with 30/1.25, now just simplify

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats 24/1?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

which is 24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you can also just make everything from whole fractions into fractions so 1 1/4 = 5/4 and then 30 is equal to 120/4 then you just take 120/4/(5/4) the four will flip and cancel and then will leave you with just 120/5= 24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

did u understand the concept

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thnks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

koreanater u showing her the long and complicated way

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