What is 1/2 divided by 4/5? A. 5/8 B. 2/5 C. 1 whole and 3/5 D. 2 wholes and 1/2
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
½ divided by 4/5
Solution:
In order to divide any value with a fraction, we simply need to take the reciprocal of the fraction and then multiply it with the value. In such instance, we take the reciprocal of 4/5 which is 5/4 then multiply it to ½.
= ½ / 4/5
= (½)(5/4)
= 5/8
Final answer:
= 5/8