Question

23 and a half divided by 4

Answer 1

`(47)/(8)`

Explanation:

1) Rewrite the words into an equation:

`23(1)/(2)` ÷ 4

2) Change the division sign to a multiplication sign and find the reciprocal of 4 (flip the numerator and denominator of 4):

`23(1)/(2) * (1)/(4)`

3) Change the mixed number into an improper fraction:

`(47)/(2) * (1)/(4)`

4) Multiply:

`(47)/(8)`