54:254=
To solve this problem, we'll break it down into manageable steps:
- Step 1: Convert the mixed number 254 into an improper fraction.
- Step 2: Divide the fraction 54 by the improper fraction obtained in Step 1.
- Step 3: Multiply by the reciprocal to perform the division.
Let's work through each step:
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
The mixed number 254 can be converted as follows:
254=52×5+4=510+4=514
Step 2: Change the division into multiplication by using the reciprocal of 514.
The reciprocal of 514 is 145.
Step 3: Multiply 54 by 145:
54×145=5×144×5
Simplify the expression:
=7020
Reduce 7020 by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 10:
=72
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 72, which corresponds to choice 2.