what is 11 3/4 divided by 2
3 Answers
justaguide | College Teacher | (Level 2) Distinguished Educator
We have to find the value of 11 3/4 divided by 2.
First convert 11 3/4 to an improper fraction
11 3/4 = (11*4 + 3)/4 = 47/4
Divide 47/4 by 2
=> 47/8
This can be converted to a mixed number form as 5 7/8
The value of 11 3/4 divided by 2 is 47/8 or 5 7/8
richon | Student, Grade 10 | (Level 1) Honors
11 3/4 = 47/4
47/4 divided by 2 = 47/4 x 1/2
= 47/8
Therefore, the answer is 47/8
dmargroff | Middle School Teacher | eNotes Newbie
47/8 or divide the denominator into the numerator and get 5.875
Converting mixed numbers into fractions only proves one more time fractions are our firends :)