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Samantha wants to purchase 2/3 of a turkey. The turkey weighs 7 1/2 pounds.

Determine the weight of Samantha’s purchase.

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Answer:

The answer is 4/45 lbs

Explanation:

To solve, simply divide 2/3 by 7 1/2.

(2/3)/ (15/2)

When you divide fractions, you need to flip the second one, then multiply.

(2/3)*(2/15)

Multiply across.

4/45

The weight of Samantha's purchase is 4/45 pounds

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