Math Problem Statement

2 1/6 ÷ 3 1/10

Solution

To solve the expression 216÷31102 \frac{1}{6} \div 3 \frac{1}{10}, follow these steps:

1. Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:

  • 2162 \frac{1}{6} becomes 2×6+16=12+16=136\frac{2 \times 6 + 1}{6} = \frac{12 + 1}{6} = \frac{13}{6}.
  • 31103 \frac{1}{10} becomes 3×10+110=30+110=3110\frac{3 \times 10 + 1}{10} = \frac{30 + 1}{10} = \frac{31}{10}.

2. Rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal:

136÷3110=136×1031\frac{13}{6} \div \frac{31}{10} = \frac{13}{6} \times \frac{10}{31}

3. Multiply the fractions:

13×106×31=130186\frac{13 \times 10}{6 \times 31} = \frac{130}{186}

4. Simplify the fraction:

  • The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 130 and 186 is 2.
  • Divide the numerator and the denominator by 2: 130÷2186÷2=6593\frac{130 \div 2}{186 \div 2} = \frac{65}{93}

Since 6593\frac{65}{93} is already in its simplest form, the final answer is 6593\frac{65}{93}.

Would you like any further details or explanations?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you convert a mixed number into an improper fraction?
  2. What is the process of finding the reciprocal of a fraction?
  3. How do you know when a fraction is in its simplest form?
  4. What steps are involved in multiplying two fractions?
  5. Can you explain how to compare fractions to determine which is larger?

Tip: After multiplying fractions, always check if you can simplify the result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Multiplication of Fractions
Division of Fractions
Simplifying Fractions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-6