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what is 32.5 divided by one fifth equal

 Nov 26, 2015
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32 1/2 divided by 1/5...

 

First, convert the mixed number, 32 1/2, to an improper fraction (multiply the whole number and the denominator, then add that to the numerator. In this case, 32 1/2 becomes 65/2. This gets you an equation of 65/2 / 1/5.

 

Next, use "keep, change, flip."

 

Keep 65/2.

 

Change the division sign into a multiplication sign.

 

Flip 1/5 to 5/1.

 

You now have 65/2*5/1.

 

From here, just multiply the numerators together to get your new numerator, and the same but for your denominators.

 

65*5=325

2*1=2

 

This gets you 325/2. Simplify, and you get 162.5.

 

In conclusion, 32.5 divided by 1/5 is equal to 162.5, or 162 1/2.

 Nov 26, 2015

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