Question

a biologist studied how cells grow by adding liquid protein to cell samples. he reported in his study that he divided 3 3/4 ounces of liquid protein evenly among 6 cell samples. how much liquid protein did he give to each cell sample? write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. ounces

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$3\frac{3}{4}=\frac{3\times4 + 3}{4}=\frac{15}{4}$

Step2: Divide by 6

$\frac{15}{4}\div6=\frac{15}{4}\times\frac{1}{6}$

Step3: Simplify the product

$\frac{15\times1}{4\times6}=\frac{15}{24}=\frac{5}{8}$

Answer:

$\frac{5}{8}$