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4 & 7/8 divided by 1 & 1/6
A. 4 & 5/28
B. 4 & 6/8
C. 4 & 7/8
D. 5 & 8/14
(C

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Final answer:

To divide mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions and multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.


Step-by-step explanation:

To divide 4 & 7/8 by 1 & 1/6, you need to convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions. 4 & 7/8 can be written as 39/8, and 1 & 1/6 can be written as 7/6. Then, you can multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction, which is 6/7. The result is 234/56, which simplifies to 4 & 5/28. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.


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