Question

What is (1 2/3) divided by (1/8)?

Answer 1

13 1/3

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• Work

`1\:2/3 = 5/3\\1/8 = 1/8\\\\5/3 / 1/8\\=(5\cdot8)/(3\cdot1)\\= (40)/(3)\\= 13\:1/3`

When working with mixed numbers that are being divided, you know where to start. Start by converting mixed numbers to fractions, then multiply the fractions together to divide them. Simplify your improper fraction by counting how many times it surpasses the denominator.