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Evaluate x/y for x equals 3/10 and y equals 4/5

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Answer:

x/y = 3/8

Explanation:

y = 4/5 = 8/10, so ...

x/y = (3/10)/(8/10) = 3/8

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One way to divide fractions is to make them have the same denominator. Then their ratio is the ratio of their numerators.

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