Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{4.8}{0.5}$

Step 1

Multiply the numerator and denominator by $10$ .

$\frac{48}{5}$

Step 2

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$5$

$4$

$8$

Step 3

Divide $48$ by $5$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

		$9$
$5$	$4$	$8$

Step 4

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(9)$ by the divisor $5$ .

Step 5

Subtract $45$ from $48$ .

Step 6

The result of division of $\frac{48}{5}$ is $9$ with a remainder of $3$ .

$9 \frac{3}{5}$