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What is 4 2/3 ÷ 1 1/5

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Answer:

3 8/9

Explanation:

1.) Convert each fraction from a mixed number to a improper fraction (to do that multiply the denominator with the whole number then add the numerator, the improper fraction denominator will remain the same as the mixed number denominator):

14/3 ÷ 6/5

2.) Solve

a. To divide the fractions, Flip the reciprocal, and multiply the fractions

14/3 x 5/6

b. Check if you can reduce the numbers, which you can 14 and 6 can be both divided by 2:

7/3x5/3

c. Multiply fractions (simply by multiplying across):

35/9

3.) Simplify numbers into mixed fraction (or decimal):

3 8/9

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