Question

2 1/2 m = 7/12

m=1/4?

2 1/8k = 7
k= 3 5/17?

Answer 1

1. 2 1/2m = 7/12.

5m/2 = 7/12,
Multiply both sides by 12:
30m = 7,
m =7 / 30.

CHECK:
5/2 * 7/30 = 35/60 = 7/12.

2. 2 1/8K = 7.
17k/8 = 7,
17k = 56,
k = 56/17 = 3 5/17.