Answer
Estimate $\frac{1}{3}$
Exact $\frac{3}{10}$
Work Step by Step
$1 \frac{7}{8} \div 6 \frac{1}{4}$
Estimate
Round fractions to the nearest whole number
$2 \div 6$ = $\frac{2}{6}$
Reduce fraction using common factor of 2
$\frac{1}{3}$
Exact
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions
$\frac{15}{8} \div \frac{25}{4}$
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisior
$\frac{15}{8} \times \frac{4}{25}$
Reduce fractions by common factors of 4 and 5
$\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{1}{5}$ = $\frac{3}{10}$
