Solve Mixed Number Division: 100¼ ÷ (¼ × 5)

Mixed Number Division with Order of Operations

10014:(14×5)= 100\frac{1}{4}:(\frac{1}{4}\times5)=

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00:07 Let's solve this math problem together!
00:10 Remember, division is like multiplying by the reciprocal.
00:15 So, when we open the parentheses, it's divided by C.
00:19 We'll apply this in our exercise. Don't worry, we'll do it step by step.
00:24 Follow the order of operations, moving from left to right.
00:33 Convert numbers to fractions. Division is multiplying by the reciprocal, remember?
00:39 Reduce where possible. Substitute into the exercise, then keep solving.
00:50 Use the distributive law: break 401 into 400 plus 1.
00:55 Divide each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.
01:00 Express division as a fraction. This keeps things tidy.
01:06 Now, calculate 400 divided by 5.
01:10 Great job! That's how we solve this question.

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Understand the problem

10014:(14×5)= 100\frac{1}{4}:(\frac{1}{4}\times5)=

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Convert 10014 100\frac{1}{4} to an improper fraction.
  • Step 2: Calculate the product 14×5\frac{1}{4} \times 5.
  • Step 3: Perform the division of the improper fraction by the product from step 2.
  • Step 4: Convert the result to a mixed number if needed.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The mixed number 10014 100\frac{1}{4} converts to an improper fraction as follows:
10014=100×4+14=4014 100\frac{1}{4} = \frac{100 \times 4 + 1}{4} = \frac{401}{4} .
Step 2: The product of the fraction and integer is 14×5=54 \frac{1}{4} \times 5 = \frac{5}{4} .
Step 3: We perform the division 4014:54 \frac{401}{4} : \frac{5}{4} . In fraction terms, this is:
4014×45=401×44×5=4015 \frac{401}{4} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{401 \times 4}{4 \times 5} = \frac{401}{5} .
Step 4: Convert 4015\frac{401}{5} to a mixed number:
Perform the division 401÷5 401 \div 5 ; quotient is 80 and remainder is 1.
Thus, 4015=8015\frac{401}{5} = 80\frac{1}{5} .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 8015 80\frac{1}{5} .

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Final Answer

8015 80\frac{1}{5}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions before dividing
  • Technique: Division by fraction means multiply by reciprocal: 4014×45=4015 \frac{401}{4} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{401}{5}
  • Check: Convert final answer back to mixed number: 401÷5=8015 401 \div 5 = 80\frac{1}{5}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Ignoring order of operations and dividing before multiplying
    Don't solve left to right like 10014÷14÷5=401÷5=8015 100\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{4} \div 5 = 401 \div 5 = 80\frac{1}{5} = wrong answer! Parentheses mean multiplication happens first, completely changing the divisor. Always solve what's in parentheses first: 14×5=54 \frac{1}{4} \times 5 = \frac{5}{4} .

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Why do I need to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Mixed numbers are harder to work with in division problems! Converting 10014 100\frac{1}{4} to 4014 \frac{401}{4} makes the division much cleaner and prevents errors.

How do I remember that dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal?

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Think of it this way: dividing by 54 \frac{5}{4} is asking "how many groups of 54 \frac{5}{4} fit into my number?" Multiplying by 45 \frac{4}{5} gives you that same answer!

What if I forget to solve the parentheses first?

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You'll get a completely wrong answer! The parentheses (14×5) (\frac{1}{4} \times 5) must be solved first to get 54 \frac{5}{4} . Remember: PEMDAS means Parentheses always come first!

How do I convert the final improper fraction back to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator! For 4015 \frac{401}{5} :

  • 401 ÷ 5 = 80 remainder 1
  • So the answer is 8015 80\frac{1}{5}

Can I use decimals instead of fractions?

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You could, but it's not recommended here! 100.25÷1.25 100.25 ÷ 1.25 might introduce rounding errors. Fractions give you the exact answer every time.

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