Perform the Indicated Operation $$2 \frac { 8 } { 9 } \div 1 \frac { 2 } { 7 }$$

question 123

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Where possible, reduce the answer to its lowest terms.
- $$2 \frac { 8 } { 9 } \div 1 \frac { 2 } { 7 }$$

• A) \(2 \frac { 21 } { 81 }\)
• B) \(3 \frac { 20 } { 81 }\)
• C) \(2 \frac { 20 } { 80 }\)
• D) \(2 \frac { 20 } { 81 }\)

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