Q. Divide. Write the quotient in lowest terms.243÷3=
Convert to improper fraction: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.243 can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number2 by the denominator 4 and adding the numerator 3.Calculation: 2×4+3=8+3=11So, 243 as an improper fraction is 411.
Write division as multiplication: Write the division of fractions as multiplication.Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.Calculation: 243÷3 is the same as 411×31.
Multiply numerators and denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators.Calculation: (11×1)/(4×3)=1211.
Check for simplification: Check if the fraction can be simplified. 11 and 12 have no common factors other than 1, so the fraction is already in its lowest terms.
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