Question

5 1/2 divided by 1 3/8

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

1. Convert from mixed number to fraction

`5(1)/(2) =(5(2)+1)/(2) =(11)/(2)`

`1(3)/(8)=((1)(8)+3)/(8) =(11)/(8)`

2. Divide fractions

`((11)/(2) )/((11)/(8) ) =((11)(8))/((11)(2)) =(8)/(2) =4`

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