SOLUTION: I need to find the quotient of 4 1/2 by 7/8.

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Question 313576: I need to find the quotient of 4 1/2 by 7/8.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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First change the mixed number to a fraction.
4%2B1%2F2=8%2F2%2B1%2F2=%288%2B1%29%2F2=9%2F2
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
%289%2F2%29%2F%287%2F8%29=%289%2F2%29%2A%288%2F7%29
%289%2F2%29%2F%287%2F8%29=%289%2F1%29%2A%284%2F7%29
%289%2F2%29%2F%287%2F8%29=36%2F7