Question

5 1/6 ÷ 9/2 is equal to:

(a) 31/6 

(b) 1/27 

(c) 5 1/27

(d) 31/27

Answer 1

(d) 31/27

First we have to convert the mixed fraction into improper fraction 5 1/6 = 31/6

Then,

= 31/6 ÷ 9/2

= (31/6)/ (9/2)

= (31/6) × (2/9)

= (31/3) × (1/9)

= 31/27