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How many boxes do i need?

How many boxes do i need?-example-1
User Sschmeck
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Answer: 3 2/3

In order to solve this we must turn our fractions into whole numbers.

2 1/5 as a whole number is 2.20

3/5 as a whole number is .6

Next we must divide our two whole numbers into one another.

2.20/.6 is 3.66666667

666666667 as a fraction is 2/3.

This means that 3/5 can fit into 2 1/5 3 whole times and 2/3 of a whole. This means you will need 3 whole boxes and 2/3 of a box.

I hope this helps & Good Luck <3 !!!

How many boxes do i need?-example-1
User DelusionaL
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Answer: 11/3

Step-by-step explanation: 2 1/5= 11/5

11/5 ÷ 3/5= 11/3

(keep change and flip) change the division sign to multiplication and the 3/5 would become 5/3

write it down visually

User Bez Hermoso
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