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What is 2 1/2 divided by 1/3

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Answer:

7 1/2

Explanation:

2 1/2 ÷ 1/3

Change the mixed number to an improper fraction

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

5/2 ÷ 1/3

Copy dot flip

5/2 *3/1 = 15/2

Changing back to a mixed number

2 goes into 15 7 times with 1 left over

7 1/2

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