Question

Divide.

5 1/2 ÷ 1/3/3
Remember to convert each mixed number
into an improper fraction. Then turn your
answer back into a mixed number.
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Enter the number that goes in the green box.

Answer 1

To divide mixed numbers, convert them into improper fractions, then divide and convert back to a mixed number.

Step-by-step explanation:

To divide mixed numbers, we first convert them into improper fractions. So, 5 1/2 becomes 11/2 and 1/3/3 becomes 1/3 ÷ 3.

Now, we can divide 11/2 ÷ 1/3 by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction: 11/2 * 3/1 = 33/2.

Finally, we convert the improper fraction 33/2 back into a mixed number, which is 16 1/2. Therefore, the answer to 5 1/2 ÷ 1/3/3 is 16 1/2.

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