Question

Jamie divided 6 2/5 ounces of candy into equal amounts. He put the candy into containers that hold 2 2/3 ounces each. How many containers will be filled?

Answer 1

Answer:

32/5. / 8/3

32/5 × 3/8= 96/40

2 16/40= 2 2/5 containers

Answer 2

Answer:

$2 \frac{2}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$6 \frac{2}{5} \div 2 \frac{2}{3} = 6 \frac{2}{5} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{32}{5} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{96}{40} = \frac{12}{5} = 2 \frac{2}{5}$

Greatest Common Factor: 8

** Since we are talking about containers filled, we interpret this by rounding to 2 containers filled, but if otherwise, go with the above answer.

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