SOLUTION: estimate: -17 7/8 / 10/29

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: estimate: -17 7/8 / 10/29       Log On


   

Question 310111: estimate: -17 7/8 / 10/29
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-17 7/8 / 10/29
-18/(1/3)
-18*3=-54 estimated ans.
Actual:
[(-17*8+7)/8]/(10/29)
[-136+7)/8]/.29
[-129/8]/.29
-16.125/.29=55.60 actual ans.