SOLUTION: How do you write 5 1/3 divided by 2 2/5 in simplest form? Show your work.

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Question 271030: How do you write 5 1/3 divided by 2 2/5 in simplest form? Show your work.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 1/3 divided by 2 2/5
5x3+1=16 2x5+2=12
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16x5=80
3x12=36
80%2F36
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