Which quotient is equivalent to the mixed number 2 2/3?

a. 3/7
b. 7/3
c. 3/8
d. 8/3

1 answer

To convert the mixed number 2 2/3 into a fraction, we multiply the whole number part by the denominator of the fraction and add the numerator to get the numerator of the fraction. Then we keep the same denominator.

2 2/3 = (2 x 3 + 2)/3 = 8/3

Therefore, the quotient equivalent to the mixed number 2 2/3 is option (d) 8/3.