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What is 2/3 of 1 5/16

User Dyna
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Answer:

7/8

Explanation:

2/3 * 1 5/16 =

2/3 * (1 + 5/16)=

2/3 * (16/16 + 5/16)= -> common denominator numbers are easy to simplify

2/3 * (16+5)/16 =

2/3 * 21/16=

(2*21)/(3*16)=

42/48=

21/24=7/8

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