SOLUTION: I want to cut a recipe into 2/3rds. It calls for 2 2/3 cups of flour so how much do I put in?

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Question 725172: I want to cut a recipe into 2/3rds. It calls for 2 2/3 cups of flour so how much do I put in?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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( 2 2/3)*(2/3)=
(8/3)*(2/3)=16/9
or
1 7/9