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What is 2 1/3 divided by 8 1/2–need answer as a fraction

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Answer:

1. convert mixed fractions into improper fractions

2 1/3 ÷ 8 1/2

7/3 ÷ 17/2

2. flip second fraction and change the sign

7/3 × 2/17

3. solve by multiplying

14/51

I don't know if this can be simplified further

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