Answer:
so to get a third you divide it by 3
first convert it to fraction
so it is 26/3
so do 26/3 divided by 3
so we do keep switch flip
26/3*1/3
so answer is 26/9 or 2 8/9
Step-by-step explanation:
8 2/3 tablespoons of red chilies is required for a recipe.
One-third of the original recipe would mean that the quantity of red chilies will be also one-third.
8 2/3 × 1/3
Convert to an improper fraction.
26/3 × 1/3
Multiply the fractions.
26/(3 × 3) = 26/9
Convert to a mixed fraction.
26/9 = 2 8/9
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