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mathstudent55
This is a division problem.
Divide 2 3/5 by 1/8.
First, write 2 3/5 as an improper fraction.
Then divide the fractions.

(2 3/5) / (1/8) =

= (13/5) / (1/8)

= 13/5 * 8/1

= 104/5

= 20 4/5

There were 20 1/8-inch thick slices and one thinner slice at the end.
MathGenius04
13/5 * 8/1 = 104/5 = 20 4/5

104/5 = x/8

5x = 832

X = 166.4

166.4/8 = 20.8

20.8 pieces