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Divide: 4 2/3 · 2 3/4 =

  • A. 1 23/33
  • B. 2 8/9
  • C. 3 21/3
  • D. 4 23/4
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To divide mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions. For 4 2/3, the improper fraction is 14/3, and for 2 3/4, it is 11/4. When dividing 14/3 by 11/4, you get 154/33, which simplifies to 4 22/33 or 1 22/33. Therefore, the correct answer is 1 23/33, which is represented in mixed number form as 1 23/33.