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Veterinarian jasmin cato has 5/9 of a quart of medication, she wishes to prescribe this medication for 6 cats in her pet hospital. If she divides the medication evenly, how much will each cat receive?

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(5)/(9) / 6 = (5)/(9) / (6)/(1) = (5)/(9) * (1)/(6) = (5)/(54)
Each cat will get 5/54th of a quart or .093 quarts.
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