SOLUTION: Divide: Write into simlilest form: 3 1/5 divide by 2 2/3 When working this problem I came up with an answer of 1 1/5, however I am not too confident in the answer so, I was wond

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Question 68490: Divide: Write into simlilest form: 3 1/5 divide by 2 2/3
When working this problem I came up with an answer of 1 1/5, however I am not too confident in the answer so, I was wondering if I could get someone to double check this for me. The options to this problem are:
a)8 8/15
b)5/6
c)1 1/5
d)1 1/6
Thanks
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3 1/5)/(2 2/3)
(16/5)/8/3)
16/5*3/8
48/40
1 1/5