Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to divide fractions, you'll have to multiply the first number by the second number's reciprocal.
So it would be 1 4/5 times the reciprocal of 2 7/10.
Reciprocal of 2 7/10 = Reciprocal of 27/10 = 10/27.
So 1 4/5 x 10/27 = 2/3
Answer:
2/3
Step-by-step explanation:
1 4/5 ÷ 2 7/10
Convert these into improper fractions
(Denomintaor × whole number + numerator)/denoninator
(5 × 1 + 4)/5
9/5
(10 × 2 + 7)/10
27/10
Now the equation says:
9/5 ÷ 27/10
Use the method copy dot flip, meaning rewrite the first fraction, change the division sign to multiplication, and use the reciprocal of the last fraction
9/5 × 10/27
Multiply the numerators and denominators separately
(9 × 10)/(5 × 27)
90/135
Simplify
Both 90 and 135 can evenly fit 15
90 ÷ 15 = 6
135 ÷ 15 = 9
6/9
This can still be simplified further
Both 6 and 9 can evenly fit 3
6 ÷ 3 = 2
9 ÷ 3 = 3
2/3
This cannot be simplified any further
