Question

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$2\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{4}{5} = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to improper fraction

$2\frac{3}{5} = \frac{2\times5 + 3}{5} = \frac{13}{5}$

Step2: Divide by multiplying by reciprocal

$\frac{13}{5} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{13}{5} \times \frac{5}{4}$

Step3: Simplify and calculate product

$\frac{13 \times 5}{5 \times 4} = \frac{13}{4} = 3\frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

$3\frac{1}{4}$ (or $\frac{13}{4}$)