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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Veterinarian Jasmine Cato has 5/8 of a quart of medication. She wishes to prescribe this medication for 6 catkin in her pet hospital. If she divides the medication evenly, how much will each cat receive?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

each cat will get 5/48 of the medication :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Did you multiply to find that answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

divide

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

since she wants to share the 5/8 of the medication with 6 cats you have to divide 5/8 by 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks for your help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know how to divide a fraction by a whole number?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you have to flip the second fraction

OpenStudy (anonymous):

good job :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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