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Multiply 8 1/2 by the reciprocal of 1 1/3​

Multiply 8 1/2 by the reciprocal of 1 1/3​
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Multiply 8 1/2 by the reciprocal of 1 1/3​

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User Harry Quince
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Answer:

6 3/8

Explanation:

FIrst, reciprocal means that you have to change the order of the fraction.

8 1/2 = 17/2

1 1/3 = 4/3

17/2 by the reciprocal of 4/3 = 17/2 by (this word means to multiply) 3/4

17/2 * 3/4 = 51/8 = 6 3/8

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