Solve 5 2/15 a =3 2/25
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the equation:
5 2/15 a = 3 2/25
Solve for a.
Solution:
In order to solve for a, we must convert first the mixed number to decimals. To do so divide the fraction part and add the quotient to the whole number.
5 2/15
= 2/15
=0.1333..
= 5 + 0.1333..
= 5.13333..
3 2/25
= 2/25
= 0.08
= 3 + 0.08
= 3.08
Equate the values back in the equation.
5.1333… a = 3.08
Divide both sides by 5.1333.. in order to determine the value of a.
5.1333… a/5.1333.. = 3.08/5.1333…
a =0.6
Final answer:
a =0.6