Compute: 1/8 ÷ 1/5.

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To divide fractions, we invert the second fraction and multiply the first fraction by the inverted second fraction.

The inverse of 1/5 is 5/1.

So, the expression 1/8 ÷ 1/5 can be written as:

1/8 × 5/1 = 5/8

Therefore, 1/8 ÷ 1/5 is equal to 5/8.

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