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Which of these expressions is equivalent to 8÷1 3/5. 1/8×8/5 or 8×8/5 or 5/8×8 or 8×5/8​

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Answer:

5/8×8 or 8×5/8​

Explanation:

The mixed number 1 3/5 is equivalent to the improper fraction 8/5. Dividing by 8/5 is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal, 5/8.

The commutative property of multiplication says you can write the factors in either order, so an equivalent expression is ...

5/8×8 or 8×5/8​

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If you are required to choose one answer, perhaps the best one is the answer that has the relevant numbers in the original order:

8×5/8​

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