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  • 15-11-2020
  • Mathematics
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Find the quotient of 1 1/4and 3 1/2 . Express your answer in simplest form.

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arushisahasi
arushisahasi arushisahasi
  • 15-11-2020

Answer:

5/14

Step-by-step explanation:

convert mixed number to improper fraction:

1 1/4 = 5/4

3 1/2 = 7/2

5/4÷7/2

multiply first number by reciprocal of second number. To get the reciprocal, switch the numerator and denominator.

5/4*2/7

=10/28

simplify

= 5/14

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gomandiraarun
gomandiraarun gomandiraarun
  • 15-11-2020

Answer:

5/14

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember: Keep, change, flip

Keep: 1 1/4 = 5/4

Change: ÷ -> ×

Flip: 3 1/2 = 7/2 = 2/7 flipped

Original: 5/4 ÷ 7/2 = x

Keep change flip method: 5/4 × 2/7 = x

x = 10/28 which simplifies to 5/14

x = 5/14

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