Math Problem Statement

4 2/4 divided 2 2/3

Solution

To divide mixed numbers 4244 \frac{2}{4} by 2232 \frac{2}{3}, follow these steps:

  1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:

    • 424=4×4+24=1844 \frac{2}{4} = \frac{4 \times 4 + 2}{4} = \frac{18}{4}.
    • 223=2×3+23=832 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 3 + 2}{3} = \frac{8}{3}.
  2. Division of fractions is equivalent to multiplying by the reciprocal:

    • 184÷83\frac{18}{4} \div \frac{8}{3} is the same as 184×38\frac{18}{4} \times \frac{3}{8}.
  3. Multiply the fractions:

    18×34×8=5432\frac{18 \times 3}{4 \times 8} = \frac{54}{32}

  4. Simplify the fraction:

    5432\frac{54}{32} can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 2:

    54÷232÷2=2716\frac{54 \div 2}{32 \div 2} = \frac{27}{16}

    This is an improper fraction. As a mixed number:

    2716=11116\frac{27}{16} = 1 \frac{11}{16}

Thus, 424÷223=111164 \frac{2}{4} \div 2 \frac{2}{3} = 1 \frac{11}{16}.

Do you want more details on any of these steps? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you add and subtract mixed numbers?
  2. What is 335×2123 \frac{3}{5} \times 2 \frac{1}{2}?
  3. How do you convert a mixed number to a decimal?
  4. What is the reciprocal of 2232 \frac{2}{3}?
  5. How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

Tip: When dividing fractions, remember to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Division of Fractions

Formulas

Division of fractions is equivalent to multiplying by the reciprocal

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7