SOLUTION: It says to write the ratio using fractional notation. Do not simplify. 3 to 5 1/7. I am not sure how to write mixed fractions, but the 5 and 1/7 and a mixed number. Thanks

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Question 408210: It says to write the ratio using fractional notation. Do not simplify.
3 to 5 1/7. I am not sure how to write mixed fractions, but the 5 and 1/7 and a mixed number.
Thanks
Answer by checkley79(3050) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/(5 1/7)=3/[(5*7+1)/7]=3/[(35+1)/7]=3/(36/7)=3*7/36=21/36=7/12 ans.