SOLUTION: can you please help me simplify this problem? 2+5/8 over2-1/4

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: can you please help me simplify this problem? 2+5/8 over2-1/4      Log On


   

Question 77291: can you please help me simplify this problem?
2+5/8
over2-1/4
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2+5/8)/(2-1/4)
[(16+5)/8]/[(2*4-1)/4]
(21/8)/(7/4)
21/8*4/7
4*21/8*7
84/56
3/2 answer.