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Andre says that 3 \div÷ 2/3 = because there are 4 groups of 2/3 and 1/3 left. Do you agree with Andre?

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Answer: No

Is this 3/(2/3)? I'll assume it is.

Explanation:

3/(2/3) can be rewritten as 3*(3/2)

3*(3/2) = 9/2 or 4 1/2

Four groups of 2/3 would make 8/3 or 2 2/3, not 4 and 1/3.

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