fractions word problem

word problem:

 

the pool was open 7 1/2 hours on saturday. the life guard has a shift of 1 1/2 hours long.  how many shifts does the lifeguard do?

 

answer :

 

there are 5 shifts because you would do 7 1/2 divided by 1 1/2 = 5

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