261:32=
To solve the problem of dividing the mixed number 261 by the fraction 32, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Convert the mixed number 261 into an improper fraction.
This is done by multiplying the whole number 2 by the denominator 6, then adding the numerator 1. Therefore, 2×6+1=13. The improper fraction is 613.
- Step 2: Convert the division into multiplication by using the reciprocal of 32.
The reciprocal of 32 is 23.
- Step 3: Multiply the improper fraction 613 by the reciprocal 23.
Performing the multiplication gives 613×23=6×213×3=1239.
- Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction 1239.
This fraction simplifies by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. Thus 12÷339÷3=413.
- Step 5: Convert the improper fraction 413 back to a mixed number.
By dividing 13 by 4, we get 3 with a remainder of 1. This results in the mixed number 341.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 341.