Question

divide. 5 ÷ 2\frac{1}{3} =

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$2\frac{1}{3}=\frac{2\times3 + 1}{3}=\frac{7}{3}$

Step2: Change division to multiplication

$5\div\frac{7}{3}=5\times\frac{3}{7}$

Step3: Calculate the product

$5\times\frac{3}{7}=\frac{15}{7}=2\frac{1}{7}$

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{7}$