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  • 28-07-2015
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divide the fractions and simplify the answer . 1/2 ÷ 5/8

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JaySL JaySL
  • 28-07-2015
Dividing fractions is equivalent to taking the reciprocal of the second and multiplying them.  In this case, we have 1/2*8/5=8/10=4/5.
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