Question

sharon is making latkes again. she needs \\(\frac{3}{4}\\) lb of potatoes for each batch. sharon has 2 lb of potatoes. how many batches can sharon make? you can use the model to help. \\(2 \div \frac{3}{4} = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite division as multiplication

$2 \div \frac{3}{4} = 2 \times \frac{4}{3}$

Step2: Calculate the product

$2 \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{8}{3}$

Step3: Simplify to mixed number

$\frac{8}{3} = 2\frac{2}{3}$

Answer:

$2\frac{2}{3}$ (or $\frac{8}{3}$; Sharon can make 2 full batches, with leftover potatoes for $\frac{2}{3}$ of another batch)