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What is the quotient of 1 and 2/3 divided by 4/5​

User Hagope
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Answer:

The quotient is:

2 and 1/12

Explanation:

1 and 2/3 = 1 + 2/3

1 = 3/3

1 + 2/3 = 3/3 + 2/3 = (3+2)/3 = 5/3

1 and 2/3 divided by 4/5 is:

(5/3) / (4/5) = (5*5) / (3*4) = 25/12

25/12 = 24/12 + 1/12 = 2 + 1/12 = 2 1/12 = 2 and 1/12

User Jet Set Willy
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Answer:

2 and 1/12

Explanation:

1 and 2/3 = 5/3.

when dividing fractions, invert and multiply.

5/3x5/4=25/12

=2 and 1/12

User Janosch
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