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To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal. In this instance, 4/5 / 1/2 = 4/5 x 2 = 1 3/5 or one and three fifths.

To divide one fraction by another, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second. In this case, 4/5 divided by 1/2 = 4/5 x 2/1.

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To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal. In this instance, 4/5 / 1/2 = 4/5 x 2 = 1 3/5 or one and three fifths.

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To divide one fraction by another, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second. In this case, 4/5 divided by 1/2 = 4/5 x 2/1.

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