SOLUTION: Divide. Write the result in simplest form. 3 1/5 divided by 2 2/3 the first number is a whole number and the other 2 are fractions and I need help please.

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Question 104985: Divide. Write the result in simplest form. 3 1/5 divided by 2 2/3 the first number is a whole number and the other 2 are fractions and I need help please.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 1/5=16/5
2 2/3=8/3
(16/5)/(8/3) NOW INVERT THE DENOMINATOR & MULTIPY THESE FRACTIONS.
16/5*3/8
48/40=6/5 ANSWER.