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2/5 divided by 8/5 This is dividing fractions

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1 vote

Final Answer:

1/4

Explanation:


(2)/(5) ÷
(8)/(5)


(2)/(5) ÷
(5)/(8) (reciprocal method)


(2)/(5) ×
(5)/(8) =
(10)/(40) (changing the operation to multiplication, then multiply the fractions)


(10)/(40)
(1)/(4) (reduce the answer)

Final Ans: 1/4

User Dave Anders
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Answer:

The correct answer is 0.25 and if you're looking for fraction form its 1/4.

Explanation:

User Matt Haughton
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