15 1/2 divided by 3 4/7 =
(31/2) / (25/7)
(31/2) * (7/25) = ?
I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND CAN YOU BREAK IT DOWN
First I changed the fractions to improper fractions.
When we divide fractions, we must use the reciprocal of the divisor and multiply.
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(31/2) * (7/25) = 217/50 = 4 17/50
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To divide the mixed numbers, we need to convert them into improper fractions and then perform the division. Here's how you can do it step by step:
Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
15 1/2 = (15 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 31/2
3 4/7 = (3 * 7 + 4) / 7 = 25/7
Now we have 31/2 divided by 25/7.
Step 2: To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction (31/2) by the reciprocal of the second fraction (7/25).
Reciprocal of 25/7 = 7/25
31/2 ÷ 25/7 = 31/2 * 7/25
Step 3: Simplify the fractions if possible.
To simplify, we can cancel out any common factors between the numerators and denominators.
31/2 * 7/25 = (31 * 7) / (2 * 25) = 217 / 50
So, 15 1/2 divided by 3 4/7 equals 217/50 (or 4 17/50 as a mixed number).