Question

Simplify the following expression
5 2/3 divided by 11 2/5
a.85/171
b.1/15
c16 68/77
d.113/130

Answer 1

First we need to convert the Whole fractions into improper fractions.

Answer 2

5 x 3 + 2 = ?

Answer 3

17/3 divided by 57/5

Answer 4

Good. And when we are dividing fractions, it's the same as multiplying the reciprocal. So \[\frac{ 17 }{ 3 }\times \frac{ 5 }{ 57 }\]

Answer 5

17 x 5 is what?

Answer 6

85?

Answer 7

Good, now what is 3 x 57?

Answer 8

225

Answer 9

Nope, it's 171 :)

Answer 10

So it's \[\frac{ 85 }{ 171 }\]

Answer 11

Can it be simplified further?

Answer 12

thank you very much

Answer 13

You're welcome!

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