Sofia wants to buy 5 1/3 cups of almonds. There are 2 2/3 cups of almonds in each package. How many packages of almonds should Sofia buy?

To determine how many packages of almonds Sofia should buy, we can divide the total amount of almonds she needs by the number of almonds in each package.

### Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
- \( 5 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{16}{3} \)
- \( 2 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{3} \)

### Step 2: Divide the total amount of almonds by the number of almonds in each package.
\[
\frac{16}{3} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{16}{3} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{16 \times 3}{3 \times 8} = \frac{48}{24} = 2
\]

So, Sofia should buy **2 packages** of almonds.

Would you like further explanation or details on this? Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

1. How do you multiply and divide fractions?
2. What are mixed numbers, and how do you convert them to improper fractions?
3. Can you explain the inverse operation of division with fractions?
4. How would the result change if each package had 3 cups of almonds instead?
5. How many cups of almonds would Sofia have left if she only bought 1 package?

**Tip**: When dividing fractions, remember to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor!

Learn how to solve the problem where Sofia wants to buy 5 1/3 cups of almonds, and each package contains 2 2/3 cups. This solution explains converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and dividing fractions step-by-step. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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