fractions

[kritty]

Hi, can somebody help me with a fraction problem please?

6 3/5 / 1/5 so it is 6 and 3 over 5 divided by 1 over 5 and reduced in lowest terms.

It is much appreciated!!

 

[arthur ohlsten]

6 3/5 / 1/5 write 6 3/5 as a improper fraction 6 3/5 = 33/5
33/5 / 1/5 to divide, invert and multiply
[33/5] times 5/1
33 answer

Arthur

 

[kritty]

ok i see how you get that i thought it was 1/33.

Thank you

 

[Denis]

Hi, can somebody help me with a fraction problem please?
6 3/5 / 1/5 so it is 6 and 3 over 5 divided by 1 over 5 and reduced in lowest terms. It is much appreciated!!

Next time, USE BRACKETS: (6 3/5) / (1/5)
Makes it clear, and easier to follow:
(33/5) / (1/5)
= (33/5) * (5/1)
= 33

 

[kritty]

ok i see what you mean, Thanks....will do