You take 3 1/3 equal jumps on a number line and go a total distance of 8 1/2 units. How long is each jump?

Question

I need with this fraction problem

Answer 1

8 1/2 = 17/2

3 1/3 = 10/3

(8 1/2)/(3 1/3) = (17/2)/(10/3) = (17/2)(3/10) = (17)(3)/(2)(10) = 51/20 = 255/100 = 2.55

2.55 jumps