Which best explains how the division equation relates to the diagram?
9 5/8 divided by 1 3/8=7

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Which best explains how the division equation relates to the diagram? 
9 5/8 divided by 1 3/8=7

88 · Answer

@tkhunny  @pooja195 @benlindquist  @Howard-Wolowitz  @

igreen · Answer

Diagram?

benlindquist · Answer

i think he means like, hmm I'm stuck

igreen · Answer

Before dividing mixed fractions you have to convert them to improper fractions, then use the rule:

$\sf \dfrac{a}{b} \div \dfrac{c}{d} \rightarrow \dfrac{a}{b} \times \dfrac{d}{c}$

88 · Answer

ok

igreen · Answer

To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply the denominator to the whole number and add it to the numerator, that gives you the numerator for the improper fraction. The denominator is the same as the mixed fraction.

igreen · Answer

Err mixed number, not mixed fraction lol

igreen · Answer

$\sf a \dfrac{b}{c} \rightarrow \dfrac{ac + b}{c}$

igreen · Answer

$\sf 9 \dfrac{5}{8} \rightarrow \dfrac{(9)(8)+5}{8}$

Can you simplify that?

88 · Answer

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