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What is the quotient of 5 divided by 2 1/2 reduced to the lowest terms

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Your answer is 2!

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When you divide with fractions you have to multiply the "dividend" with the reciprocal of the "divisor".

2 1/2 in improper fraction is 5/2

5 x 2/5 = 10/5 = 2
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