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5235\frac{2}{3} DIVIDE BY 44

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Q. 5235\frac{2}{3} DIVIDE BY 44
  1. Convert to Improper Fraction: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.\newline5235 \frac{2}{3} is the same as (5×3+2)/3(5 \times 3 + 2)/3, which equals (15+2)/3(15 + 2)/3 or 173\frac{17}{3}.
  2. Set Up Division: Set up the division of the improper fraction by the whole number. We have 173÷4\frac{17}{3} \div 4, which is the same as 173×14\frac{17}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} (since dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal).
  3. Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and then the denominators.\newline(17×1)/(3×4)(17 \times 1)/(3 \times 4) equals 17/1217/12.
  4. Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible. 1712\frac{17}{12} is already in its simplest form, as 1717 is a prime number and cannot be divided evenly by 1212.
  5. Convert to Mixed Number: Convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number if desired. 1712\frac{17}{12} is 11 with a remainder of 55, so it is 15121\frac{5}{12}.

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