SOLUTION: divide this problem in simplest form: 5 1/2 divided by 2 2/5

Question 38243: divide this problem in simplest form:
5 1/2 divided by 2 2/5
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, lyra:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 1/2 divided by 2 2/5
Convert to improper fractions and rewrite as follows:
[11/2]/[12/5]
Invert the denominator and multiply to get:
[11/2]= 55/24 =2 7/24
Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by lyra(94) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
well we need to make the mixed fractions normal fractions, 5 and = 2 and =
In mixed fractions that is 2 and
Hope this helps and feel free to contact me with any further questions,
lyra
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