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5 1/2 divided by /1/4 show how to solve this problem using a common denominator

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rationale: half of 5 is 2 1/2 and half of 1/2 is 1/4; 2 1/2 plus 1/4 is 2 3/4

example. You are at a 1/2 price sale. How much is the sale price for something originally priced $5.50? Half of $5 is $2.50. And half of 50c is 25c. $2.50 + 25c is $2.75 I’m confused tbh so
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Answer: 8%

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