Question

What is the quotient of 2/5 divided by 8/5

Answer 1

The quotient of 2/5 divided by 8/5 is 1/4.

Explanation:

In order to get this answer, you will first have to flip 8/5 into 5/8. In fraction division, you always change the divisor to it's reciprocal. After flipping 8/5, you then multiply 2/5 and 5/8 to get 10/40 which can then be reduced to 1/4. Hope this helps! :)

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Answer 2

1/4

Explanation:

To solve, flip the second fraction and change the division to a multiplication sign.

(2/5)/(8/5) = (2/5)(5/8)

Multiply across:

(2 x 5)/(5 x 8) = 10/40

Simplify. Divide common factors from both numerator & denominator.

(10/40)/(10/10) = 1/4

1/4 is your answer

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