Option 1 Solution:
1) Change 72 1/4 to improper fraction, then divide by 1/8
289/4 ÷ 1/8 = N
289/4 × 8/1 = N (when dividing by a fraction, change the divisor to its reciprocal,
then proceed to multiplication)
N = 578. There are 578 eighths (578/8) in 72 1/4.
Option 2 solution:
1) Change the dividend and divisor to decimal form.
72 1/4 = 72.25
1/8 = 0.125
Divide:
72.25 ÷ 0.125 = 578. There are 578 eighths (578/8) in 72 1/4.