SOLUTION: what is the measurement of 5 1/8 inches into seven pieces?

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Question 1133642: what is the measurement of 5 1/8 inches into seven pieces?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 1/8" = 5 1/8" regardless of the # of pieces.

Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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5+1%2F8 inches into seven pieces

5+1%2F8=%285%2A8%2B1%29%2F8=41%2F8

to divide it into seven pieces, divide 41%2F8 by 7
%2841%2F8%29%2F7=41%2F56