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3 1/3 divided by 1 7/8 in simplest form

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i think i would be 1 7/9
User Davidkovsky
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Answer:

1 7/9

Explanation:

Convert the mixed numbers into impropr numbers & the multiply the first numbe rof the reciprocal of the second (switch the last numbers)

10/3 divided by 15/8

10/3 divided by 8/15

Answer: 80/45 or 1 7/9

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