Question

how many 3/4 are in 6 1/2

Answer 1

To find how many 3/4 are in 6 1/2, we have to divide 6 1/2 by 3/4.

First we convert the mixed number into a fraction:

$6\text{ 1/2}=6+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{12}{2}+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{13}{2}$

Now we can divide it by 3/4 as:

$\frac{\frac{13}{2}}{\frac{3}{4}}=\frac{13}{2}\cdot(\frac{3}{4})^{-1}=\frac{13}{2}\cdot\frac{4}{3}=\frac{52}{6}=\frac{26}{3}=8+\frac{2}{3}\approx8.67$

Answer: There are 8 2/3 or approximately 8.67.