Math Problem Statement

14/15 / 1 2/5

Solution

To solve the expression 1415÷125\frac{14}{15} \div 1 \frac{2}{5}, let's follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

The mixed number 1251 \frac{2}{5} can be converted as follows:

125=5×1+25=751 \frac{2}{5} = \frac{5 \times 1 + 2}{5} = \frac{7}{5}

Step 2: Rewrite the division as multiplication.

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal:

1415÷75=1415×57\frac{14}{15} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{14}{15} \times \frac{5}{7}

Step 3: Multiply the fractions.

Now, multiply the numerators and denominators:

1415×57=14×515×7=70105\frac{14}{15} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{14 \times 5}{15 \times 7} = \frac{70}{105}

Step 4: Simplify the fraction.

Simplify 70105\frac{70}{105} by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 35:

70÷35105÷35=23\frac{70 \div 35}{105 \div 35} = \frac{2}{3}

Final Answer:

The result of 1415÷125\frac{14}{15} \div 1 \frac{2}{5} is 23\frac{2}{3}.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?
  2. What is the process for multiplying two fractions?
  3. How do you simplify a fraction after multiplication?
  4. What are mixed numbers and how are they converted to improper fractions?
  5. How do you divide fractions step-by-step?

Tip: Always simplify fractions before multiplying or dividing to make calculations easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Division of Fractions
Improper Fractions
Reciprocals
Simplifying Fractions

Formulas

Division of fractions: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c
Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction: n a/b = (n × b + a)/b
Simplifying fractions by GCD: a/b = (a ÷ GCD)/(b ÷ GCD)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8