2 1/4 Divided by 0.25
In this article, we will discuss how to divide 2 1/4 by 0.25. Division can be a bit tricky when dealing with mixed numbers, but with the right steps, we can get the correct answer.
Converting the Mixed Number
Before we can divide, we need to convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction. To do this, we multiply the whole number part (2) by the denominator (4), then add the numerator (1).
2 × 4 = 8 8 + 1 = 9
So, 2 1/4 is equal to 9/4.
Performing the Division
Now that we have our improper fraction, we can perform the division.
9/4 ÷ 0.25
To divide by a decimal, we can convert the decimal to a fraction. In this case, 0.25 is equal to 1/4.
9/4 ÷ 1/4
To divide fractions, we invert the second fraction (i.e., flip the numerator and denominator) and then multiply.
(9/4) × (4/1) = 36/4
Simplifying the Answer
We can simplify our answer by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.
36 ÷ 4 = 9 4 ÷ 4 = 1
So, the final answer is 9.
Therefore, 2 1/4 divided by 0.25 is equal to 9.
