Divide the fractions and simplify the answer 1/2 5/8

To solve this let our write this fraction in terms.
$$\frac{1}{2}$$ / $$\frac{5}{8}$$
So now let change this problem as a multiplication problem. To change this to multiplication problem we have to flip our second term
$$\frac{1}{2} * \frac{8}{5}$$
So, now let’s simplify the terms. So we get
$$\frac{4}{5}$$
Thus this is our final answer.

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Steps
1. To solve this problem, set the numbers up $$\frac{1}{2} / \frac{5}{8}$$
2. Remember, when dividing fractions the second number should be reciprocal, this means the numerator will be the denominator and the denominator will be the numerator.
3. So now you are dividing $$\frac{1}{2} / \frac{8}{5}$$
4. To make this easier to divide you must cross divide, so find the lcm of 8 and 2, the lcm is 2. Remember the lcm is the least common multiple, so the lowest factor of 8 and 2.
5. Now you have to multiply $$\frac{1}{2} * \frac{8}{5}$$
6. First multiply the numerator 1 * 8 = 8
7. Now, multiply the denominator 2 * 5 = 10
8. You’re final fraction should be $$\frac{8}{10}$$
9. Now you have to simplify so find the lcm of 8,10 the lcm is 2, so when you divide the numerator and denominator then you’re answer should be 4/5.
Final Answer is $$\frac{4}{5}$$

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