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Division of Mixed Fractions
An unknown number was accidentally multiplied by 1 3 when it should have been
4
divided. The product was 3 1 . What is the answer if the problem was solved
2
correctly?
Step 1. Suppose that A is the unknown number. Fill in the blank.
A 1 3 3 1
4 2
Step 2. Write the equation to find A.
Step 3. Solve the equation from Step 2 .
Step 4. Use the answer from Step 3 to find the correct answer.
Division of Mixed Fractions
An unknown number was accidentally multiplied by 1 3 when it should have been
4
divided. The product was 3 1 . What is the answer if the problem was solved
2
correctly?
Step 1. Suppose that A is the unknown number. Fill in the blank.
A 1 3 3 1
4 2
Step 2. Write the equation to find A.
Step 3. Solve the equation from Step 2 .
Step 4. Use the answer from Step 3 to find the correct answer.