SOLUTION: Perform the operation and, if possible, simplify. (Enter your answer as a mixed number.) 8 ÷ 5 1/5 (the 1/5 is 1 over 5)

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Question 785646: Perform the operation and, if possible, simplify. (Enter your answer as a mixed number.)
8 ÷ 5 1/5 (the 1/5 is 1 over 5)

Found 2 solutions by waynest, harpazo:
Answer by waynest(281) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 / (5 1/5)
8 / 26/5
8 * 5/26
4 * 5/13
20 /13 = 1 7/13

Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 x 5/26 = 40/26
I will let you reduce 40/26 to the lowest term.
Can you finish?