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The penguins at the zoo eat 2 5/8 pounds of fish each day. The zookeeper bought 5 1/4 pounds of fish. How many days will the fish last?
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The penguins at the zoo eat 2 5/8 pounds of fish each day. The zookeeper bought 5 1/4 pounds of fish. How many days will the fish last?

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2 5/8 = 21/8
5 1/4 = 21/4 = 42/8
42 is double 21 so it will last 2 days
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