Divide. Write your answer in lowest terms.
-$$50 \div 1 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$$

A) $38 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
B) 41
C) 40
D) 39

Question

Divide. Write your answer in lowest terms.
-$$50 \div 1 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$$

A) $38 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
B) 41
C) 40
D) 39

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To divide by a mixed number, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. $1 \frac{1}{4}$ becomes $\frac{5}{4}$. Then, divide $50$ by $\frac{5}{4}$ by multiplying $50$ by the reciprocal of $\frac{5}{4}$, which is $\frac{4}{5}$. So, $50 \times \frac{4}{5} = 40$.

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Divide Write Your Answer in Lowest Terms $50 \div 1 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$