Fractions, Decimals, & Percents
Find the quotient.
-3 4/7 / -1 1/14
-25/7 / -15/14 = -25/7 x -14/15 = -5/1 x -2/3 = 10/3 = 3 1/3
3 1/3
How many flags can be made from 116 1/4 yards of fabric if each flag requires 2 2/9 yards?
465/4 / 20/9 = 465/4 x 9/20 = 93/4 x 9/4 = 837/16 = 52 5/16
52 Flags
A brownie recipe calls for 1 2/3 cups of sugar. If you are making 1 1/2 times the recipe, how much more sugar will you need?
5/3 x 3/2 = 5/1 x 1/2 = 5/2
5/2 - 5/3 = 15/6 - 10/6 = 5/6
5/6 Cups