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What is 1/5 divided by 4. (Fraction)

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Given the expression:


\text{ 1/5 }/\text{ 4}

Let's determine the quotient:

Step 1: Transform the whole number into the fractional form.


\text{ 1/5 }/\text{ 4 = }(1)/(5)\text{ }/\text{ }(4)/(1)

Step 2: Transpose the division into multiplication and reciprocate 4/1.


(1)/(5)\text{ }/\text{ }(4)/(1)
=\text{ }(1)/(5)\text{ x }(1)/(4)
\text{ = }(1)/(20)

Therefore, the answer is 1/20.

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