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How do I do division of fractions

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Answer:

Leave the first fraction in the equation alone.

Turn the division sign into a multiplication sign.

Flip the second fraction over (find its reciprocal).

Multiply the numerators (top numbers) of the two fractions together. ...

Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) of the two fractions together.

Explanation:

1/2

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5/8

1/2

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8/5

8/10=4/5

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