5 / [3 1/3]=? p.s the slash in between the 5 and the bracket is a divsion sign.

Question

Hi um are i need help on my algebra homework. My algebra teacher is half turkish half french and its really hard to understand what he is saying, thats why I cant ask for help.

please help me, thank you.

Answer 1

5 / [3 1/3]
= 5 / [10 / 3]
= [5 * 3] / 10
= 15 / 10
= 3 / 2

Answer 2

5/1 devided by 3 1/3.

3 1/3 = 10/3

multiply 5/1 by the reciprical of 10/3

5/1 x 3/10

5 x 3 =15 which is the nominator

1 x 10= 10 which is the denominator

15/10 simplified = 3/2 or 1 1/2