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When you divide fractions, you actually multiply them and use the reciprical.

For example: 3/8 divided by 1/5

3/8 x 5/1 ------> 5/1 is the reciprical of 1/5 (you just flip them)

so 3/8 x 5/1=15/8 which = 1 and 7/8 <------that is your answer

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