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2/5 divided by 1/8. Write answer in simplest form,,,,,,,required
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2/5 divided by 1/8. Write answer in simplest form,,,,,,,required

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When we have to divide fractions, we multiply the first one by the second one's reciprocal.

2/5 divided by 1/8
2/5x8/1
16/5

This is the simplest form of it. If you want to solve further the answer will be in decimals.

Hope it helped!


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