1

Problem

Calculate the result of \$4 24/16 ÷ 2 36/18\$.

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Step

Given problem is

\$4 24/16 ÷ 2 36/18\$

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Step

First, convert the given mixed fractions to improper fractions

\$88/16 ÷ 72/18\$

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Step

Reduce fractions where possible

\$11/2 ÷ 4/1\$

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Step

Turn the second fraction upside down (it becomes a reciprocal)

\$11/2 times 1/4\$

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Step

Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal

\$(11 times 1)/(2 times 4)\$

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Step

After multiplication we get,

\$11/8\$

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Step

Now, convert the fraction into a mixed fraction we get,

\$1 3/8\$

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Sumup

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Choices

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Choice-A

This is correct: This is the result of the calculation \$11/8\$

Correct \$1 3/8\$

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Choice-B

This simplifies to \$1 1/2\$, which is greater than \$1 3/8\$. It is not the result of the division

Wrong \$1 4/8\$

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Choice-C

This is \$1 5/8\$, which is greater than \$1 3/8\$. It is not the correct result

Wrong \$1 5/8\$

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Choice-D

This simplifies to \$1 3/4\$, which is also greater than \$1 3/8\$ and not the correct answer

Wrong \$1 6/8\$

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices