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2. Darlene read 5/8 of a 56-page book. How many pages did Darlene read?

2. Darlene read 5/8 of a 56-page book. How many pages did Darlene read?-example-1
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35 because 56/8=7 and 7*5=35
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B. 56/8 is 7. Thats one eighth. Multiply one eighth by 5. 35.
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Five eighths multiplied by 56 over 1. Thats 280 over 8. 35 pages
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