SOLUTION: Here is my problem that i have been working on. The text book gives 5/8 as the answer. When I do this problem i get 5/6 every time. 5/6 divide by 1/3 time 1/4. Can you help me wit

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: Here is my problem that i have been working on. The text book gives 5/8 as the answer. When I do this problem i get 5/6 every time. 5/6 divide by 1/3 time 1/4. Can you help me wit      Log On


   

Question 668097: Here is my problem that i have been working on. The text book gives 5/8 as the answer. When I do this problem i get 5/6 every time.
5/6 divide by 1/3 time 1/4. Can you help me with this problem.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
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Recalling that dividing is the same as multiplying by the inverse...
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%2815%2F6%29%281%2F4%29+=+%2815%2F24%29+=+%285%2F8%29
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