SOLUTION: does 1 3/5=8/5? explain.

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Question 428430: does 1 3/5=8/5? explain.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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yes, the improper fraction is the same as the mixed number 1 3/5.
8 divided by 5= 1 3/5