Question

A 700 4/7 meter long cloth is cut into equal pieces measuring 1 2/5 meter each how many such small pieces are there?

Answer 1

(700 4/7) ÷ (1 2/5)

Write the fractions in improper form:

(4904/7) ÷ (7/5)

To divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal:

(4904/7) × (5/7)

24520/49

500 20/49

There are 500 pieces.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(700 4/7) ÷ (1 2/5)

Write the fractions in improper form:

(4904/7) ÷ (7/5)

To divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal:

(4904/7) × (5/7)

24520/49

500 20/49

There are 500 pieces.