Question

The quotient of 1/2 and 3/5 is​

Answer 1

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Divide: 3/

5

: 2/

3

= 3/

5

· 3/

2

= 3 · 3/

5 · 2

= 9/

10

Dividing two fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal value of the second fraction. The first sub-step is to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator, reciprocal of 2/

3

is 3/

2

) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators. In the next intermediate step, the fraction result cannot be further simplified by canceling.

In words - three fifths divided by two thirds = nine tenths.

Answer 2

Answer:

5/6

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2 ÷3/5

Taking reciprocal

1/2*5/3

1*5 /3*2

5/6 Answer