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23 3/8 divided by 8 1/2

User Ezebemmel
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Answer: 2 3/4 or 2.75

Explanation:

First, we turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

187/8 ÷ 17/2

Then, we multiply 187/8 by 17/2's reciprocol.

187 2

------ x -----

8 17

Now, we cross simplify.

11 1

---- x -----

4 1

We get 11/4, which is 2 3/4.

User Matthew Taylor
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Answer:

23 3/8 ÷ 8 1/2 = 2 3/4 or 11/4

Explanation:

sorry (for some reason) I cant post the step by step explanation

User Pedro Mancheno
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