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7/8 of a liter of milk is poured into glasses that can each hold 1/16 of a liter. How many glasses can be filled?

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14 glasses

Explanation:

7/8 divide by 1/16 = 14 glasses

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Divide total milk by amount per glass.

When dividing by a fraction flip the fraction over and multiply:

7/8 x 16/1 = (7 x16) / ( 8 x1) = 112/8 = 14

Answer: 14 glasses

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