(3/4) / (1/6) =
3/4 * 6/1 =
18/4 =
4.5 miles per hr <==
I believe it is context clues. The reader typically looks for context clues to understand the reading.
Cross multiply or just multiply both sides by 24
24x/6=36
4x=36
divide both sides by 4
x=9
He spilled 1 and 5/8 cups because 2-3/8= 1 5/8. To check that, use 1 5/8+ 3/8= 2 cups.