Envision Math 2.0: Grade 6, Volume 1
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5. Divide Fractions by Fractions
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Exercise 25 Page 41

Multiply both the numerators and the denominators.

16/5 or 3 15

Practice makes perfect
To find the given quotient, recall that dividing fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. 2/5Ă· 1/8=2/5* 8/1 When multiplying fractions, remember that the product of two fractions is equal to the product of the numerators over the product of the denominators.
2/5* 8/1
2* 8/5* 1
16/5
We can also rewrite this answer as a mixed number.
16/5
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Write fraction as a mixed number
3* 5 +1/5
3* 5/5+1/5
15/5+1/5
3+1/5
3 15