SOLUTION: 2 3/5 divied by 2 1/2

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Question 687117: 2 3/5 divied by 2 1/2
Answer by josh_jordan(263) About Me  (Show Source):
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To divide, first convert each mixed number into a fraction:

2%2A%283%2F5%29+=+13%2F5 and 2%2A%281%2F2%29+=+5%2F2, so now we have:

%2813%2F5%29%2F%285%2F2%29

To divide 2 fractions, flip the numerator and denominator of the second fraction, and then multiply the 2 fractions:

%2813%2F5%29%2A%282%2F5%29 = 26%2F25

Now, convert this fraction into a mixed number:

26%2F25+=+1%2A%281%2F25%29

1%2A%281%2F25%29 is the final answer