Basic Math Examples

$(8.75 - 5) \div 1 \frac{1}{3}$

Step 1

Convert $1 \frac{1}{3}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 1.1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$(8.75 - 5) \div (1 + \frac{1}{3})$

Step 1.2

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ .

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Step 1.2.1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$(8.75 - 5) \div (\frac{3}{3} + \frac{1}{3})$

Step 1.2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$(8.75 - 5) \div \frac{3 + 1}{3}$

Step 1.2.3

Add $3$ and $1$ .

$(8.75 - 5) \div \frac{4}{3}$

Step 2

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$(8.75 - 5) \frac{3}{4}$

Step 3

Subtract $5$ from $8.75$ .

$3.75 (\frac{3}{4})$

Step 4

Multiply $3.75 (\frac{3}{4})$ .

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Step 4.1

Combine $3.75$ and $\frac{3}{4}$ .

$\frac{3.75 \cdot 3}{4}$

Step 4.2

Multiply $3.75$ by $3$ .

$\frac{11.25}{4}$

Step 5

Divide $11.25$ by $4$ .

$2.8125$