Basic Math Examples

$2 \div 1 \frac{3}{5}$

Convert $1 \frac{3}{5}$ to an improper fraction.

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

$2 \div (1 + \frac{3}{5})$

Add $1$ and $\frac{3}{5}$ .

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

$2 \div (\frac{5}{5} + \frac{3}{5})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$2 \div \frac{5 + 3}{5}$

Add $5$ and $3$ .

$2 \div \frac{8}{5}$

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$2 (\frac{5}{8})$

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Factor $2$ out of $8$ .

$2 \frac{5}{2 (4)}$

Cancel the common factor.

$2 \frac{5}{2 \cdot 4}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{5}{4}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$1.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$1 \frac{1}{4}$