Question

I need help with multiplying fractions ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{4}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Key skills needed --> Division of fractions, Multiplication of fractions

1) 2/4 over 5/8 is the same thing as division ---> $\frac{2}{4}$ ÷ $\frac{5}{8}$ = $\frac{2}{4}$ × $\frac{8}{5}$ = $\frac{16}{20}$ = $\frac{4}{5}$

2) Dividing by a fraction is the same thing as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Basically if you are dividing by $\frac{3}{4}$, you are multiplying by $\frac{4}{3}$. A reciprocal is when the fraction's numerator becomes the denominator, and the fraction's denominator becomes the numerator. $\frac{1}{2}$ --> reciprocal is $\frac{2}{1}$ (or 2)

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