5/6 Division 2 1/5

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To divide \( \frac{5}{6} \) by \( \frac{2}{1} \frac{1}{5} \), you first need to convert the mixed number \( 2 \frac{1}{5} \) into an improper fraction.

  1. Convert \( 2 \frac{1}{5} \):

    • Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (5): \( 2 \times 5 = 10 \).
    • Add the numerator (1): \( 10 + 1 = 11 \).
    • So, \( 2 \frac{1}{5} = \frac{11}{5} \).
  2. Now, perform the division: \[ \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{11}{5} \]

  3. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: \[ \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{5}{11} \]

  4. Multiply the numerators and the denominators: \[ \frac{5 \times 5}{6 \times 11} = \frac{25}{66} \]

So, \( \frac{5}{6} \div 2 \frac{1}{5} = \frac{25}{66} \).