SOLUTION: Divide. Write the result in simplest form. 3 1/5 divided by 2 2/3

Question 45293: Divide. Write the result in simplest form.
3 1/5 divided by 2 2/3
Answer by mathgenius(8) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First of all, 3 and 1/5 is equal to 16/5, and 2 and 2/3 is equal to 8/3 (it's simpler to get rid of the whole numbers and use improper fractions to solve the problem.)
Next, to divide fractions, you must invert the second fraction and then multiply the fractions. So, 16/5 times 3/8 (8/3 inverted) is 6/5. Now 6/5 is an improper fraction -- this would also convert to 1 and 1/5 if you need a proper fraction.
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