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1/4 divided by 1 1/8 lowest terms

User Moselle
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Answer:

2/9

Explanation:

This is the answer because:

1) When we are dividing with fractions, we are basically multiplying

2) To begin with, we first have to find the reciprocal of the divisor which in this case is 1 1/8

3) The reciprocal is basically the fraction but flipped

4) To do this, we convert the divisor to an improper fraction: 1 1/8 to 9/8

5) The reciprocal of 9/8 is 8/9

6) Now, we just multiply 1/4 * 8/9 which equals 8/36

7) 8/36 simplified is 2/9

Hope this helps!

User Elyas
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2/11 would be the simplified answer
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