Q:

7 1/8 dived by 4 3/4

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Answer:1 1/2Step-by-step explanation:Step 1: Convert to Improper FractionsMultiply the whole number 7 by the denominator 8. [tex]\frac{7 * 8}{8} = \frac{56}{8}[/tex]Add the answer from previous step, 56. to the numerator 1. 56 + 1 = 57.Write answer over the denominator 8.For the second number:Multiply the whole number 4 by the denominator 4. [tex]\frac{4 * 4}{4} = \frac{16}{4}[/tex]Add the answer to the numerator 3. 16 + 3 = 19.Write previous answer (19) over the denominator 4.Step 2: DivideIMPORTANT: To divide one fraction by another, invert (turn upside-down) the second fraction, then multiply.[tex]\frac{57}{8} * \frac{4}{19} = \frac{228}{152} = \frac{3}{2} = 1\frac{1}{2}[/tex]Final answer is 1 1/2I'm always happy to help :)