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2/5 \div 8/5

Solution

\frac{2}{5} \div \frac{8}{5}

Solution

\frac{1}{4}

Solution steps

\frac{2}{5} \div \frac{8}{5}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}

= \frac{2}{5} \times \frac{5}{8}

Multiply fractions:

\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}

= \frac{2 \times 5}{5 \times 8}

Cancel the common factor:

5

= \frac{2}{8}

Cancel the common factor:

2

= \frac{1}{4}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 2/5 \div 8/5 ?
The solution to 2/5 \div 8/5 is 1/4