Math

QuestionSolve: 712÷(412518)=7 \frac{1}{2} \div (4 \frac{1}{2} - 5 \frac{1}{8}) = \square with options: 41116-4 \frac{11}{16}, 12, 12-12, 411164 \frac{11}{16}.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The operation order follows the BIDMAS/BODMAS rule (Brackets, Indices/Orders, Division and Multiplication (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)). . The fractions are proper fractions.

STEP 2

First, we need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions. The formula for converting a mixed number into an improper fraction isImproper Fraction=(Whole number)×(Denominator)+(umerator)\text{Improper Fraction} = \text{(Whole number)} \times \text{(Denominator)} + \text{(umerator)}

STEP 3

Convert the mixed number 7127 \frac{1}{2} into an improper fraction.
Improper Fraction=7×2+1=15/2\text{Improper Fraction} =7 \times2 +1 =15/2

STEP 4

Convert the mixed number 4124 \frac{1}{2} into an improper fraction.
Improper Fraction=4×2+1=9/2\text{Improper Fraction} =4 \times2 +1 =9/2

STEP 5

Convert the mixed number 5185 \frac{1}{8} into an improper fraction.
Improper Fraction=5×8+1=41/8\text{Improper Fraction} =5 \times8 +1 =41/8

STEP 6

Now, we substitute these improper fractions back into the original equation.
15/2÷(9/241/8)15/2 \div (9/2 -41/8)

STEP 7

Next, we simplify the expression in the brackets. To subtract fractions, they must have the same denominator. We can convert 9/29/2 to 36/36/ to match the denominator of 41/41/.
15/2÷(36/41/)15/2 \div (36/ -41/)

STEP 8

Now, we subtract the fractions in the brackets.
15/2÷(5/8)15/2 \div (-5/8)

STEP 9

We can simplify the division of fractions by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
15/2×8/515/2 \times -8/5

STEP 10

Multiply the fractions.
Result=24\text{Result} = -24So, 72÷(4258)=247 \frac{}{2} \div\left(4 \frac{}{2}-5 \frac{}{8}\right) = -24.

Was this helpful?

Studdy solves anything!

banner

Start learning now

Download Studdy AI Tutor now. Learn with ease and get all help you need to be successful at school.

ParentsInfluencer programContactPolicyTerms
TwitterInstagramFacebookTikTokDiscord