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One third divided by five sixths

A. two-thirds
B. two-fifths
C. two-sixths
D. one-fifth

User Meghasyam
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Answer: B

Explanation:

Two- fifths

User Korneel
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Answer:

The answer is 2/5 (B)

Explanation:

1/3 divided by 5/6

To solve, we need to multiply the reciprocal of the divisor (5/6 in this case)

The reciprocal of 5/6 is 6/5

1/3*6/5 = 6/15 which can be reduced to 2/5

The answer is 2/5 (B)

Hope this helps!

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