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Divide.

​6 2/3÷1/5​

Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

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Answer:

33 1/3

Explanation:

turn to improper for a simpler answer

6 2/3 = 20/3

20/3 ÷ 1/5

whenever you divide fractions, you change the symbol to multiplication and divide with the reciprocal, so you get:

20/3 * 5/1

multiply

20 * 5 = 100

3 *1 = 3

100/3

is equal to 33 1/3

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