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Divide 2/4 with 5/4

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

2/4 ÷ 5/4 is 2/5.

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, 2/4 ÷ 5/4 = 2/4 × 4/5
  3. = 2 × 4/4 × 5 = 8/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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