Question

Determine the quotient of 1 2/3 ÷ 4/5​

Answer 1

The desired quotient is 25/12.

Explanation:

Rewrite 1 2/3 as an improper fraction: 5/3.

Then divide this 5/3 by 4/5:

5

------ ÷ 4/5

3

It's easier (but completely correct) to invert the divisor (4/5) and then multiply 5/3 by (5/4):

5 5 25

----- * ----- = ------

3 4 12