Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{23.6}{4}$

Step 1

Multiply the numerator and denominator by $10$ .

$\frac{236}{40}$

Step 2

Reduce the expression $\frac{236}{40}$ by cancelling the common factors.

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Step 2.1

Factor $4$ out of $236$ .

$\frac{4 (59)}{40}$

Step 2.2

Factor $4$ out of $40$ .

$\frac{4 \cdot 59}{4 \cdot 10}$

Step 2.3

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{4 \cdot 59}{4 \cdot 10}$

Step 2.4

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{59}{10}$

Step 3

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$1$

$0$

$5$

$9$

Step 4

Divide $59$ by $10$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

			$5$
$1$	$0$	$5$	$9$

Step 5

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(5)$ by the divisor $10$ .

Step 6

Subtract $50$ from $59$ .

Step 7

The result of division of $\frac{59}{10}$ is $5$ with a remainder of $9$ .

$5 \frac{9}{10}$