Question

Divide: $5\frac{1}{2}÷7$

Answer 1

To divide :$5\frac{1}{2}÷7$

Convert the mixed fraction $5\frac{1}{2}$into improper fraction,we get

$5\frac{1}{2}$$=\frac{11}{2}$

$5\frac{1}{2}÷7$$=\frac{11}{2}÷\frac{7}{1}$

$=\frac{11}{2}\times \frac{1}{7}$( Multiplication sign replaces the division sign after the reciprocal of divisor)

$=\frac{11\times 1}{2\times 7}$

$=\frac{11}{14}$

Thus,$5\frac{1}{2}$$=\frac{11}{14}$Answer