To solve this expression, we need to apply the division operation first and then simplify the resulting fraction.
Starting with the expression:
(4/5) ÷ 2
To divide two fractions, we need to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.
So, let's rewrite the expression:
(4/5) × (1/2)
When multiplying fractions, we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
4 × 1 = 4
5 × 2 = 10
Therefore, the simplified answer is 4/10.
However, we can further simplify this fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.
4 ÷ 2 = 2
10 ÷ 2 = 5
So, the final answer is 2/5.
Perform the operation and reduce the answer fully. Make sure to express your answer as a simplified fraction.
start fraction, 4, divided by, 5, end fraction, divided by, 2
5
4
÷2
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