NECO 2022 · Paper 1 · Q2

Simplify $1\frac{1}{9} \div 1\frac{1}{3} \times 3\frac{3}{5}$ .

Worked solution (try it first)

Write the mixed numbers as improper fractions: $\frac{10}{9} \div \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{18}{5}$ .
Divide first (work from left to right): $\frac{10}{9} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{6}$ .
Then multiply: $\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{18}{5} = 3$ , option E.