How Many Eights In 2 1/2

How many eights in 2 1/2

 

There are 20 eighths in 2 ¹/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Change the mixed number to improper fraction by multiplying the whole number and the denominator, then add the result to the numerator. Keep the denominator.

2 1₂ = 5/2

Divide 5/2 by 1/8:

5/2 = 1/8

In dividing fractions, the rule is to multiply the dividend (5/2) by the reciprocal of its divisor (1/8).

(5/2)× (8/1) = 20

There are 20 eighths in 2 ¹/2.