Martin has 7 3/4 pounds of soil he wants to distribute evenly over 4 garden plots.
How much soil will be in each plot?
To determine the amount of soil that will be in each plot, you need to divide the total amount of soil (7 3/4 pounds) by the number of plots (4).
Step 1: Convert the mixed number 7 3/4 to an improper fraction.
To do this, multiply the whole number (7) by the denominator (4), then add the numerator (3). This will give you the numerator for the improper fraction. Keep the same denominator.
7 x 4 + 3 = 31
So, 7 3/4 can be written as an improper fraction: 31/4.
Step 2: Divide the total amount of soil by the number of plots.
Divide 31/4 by 4.
31/4 ÷ 4 = (31/4) * (1/4) = 31/16
So, each plot will have 31/16 pounds of soil.
7 * 4 = 28
28+3 = 31
so we have 31/7 pounds
divide by 4
31/28
1 3/28 pounds