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Divide 1/8 with 5/4

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 1 1/4

1/8 ÷ 5/4 is 1/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/4: 4/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/8 ÷ 5/4 = 1/8 × 4/5
  3. = 1 × 4/8 × 5 = 4/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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