SOLUTION: I am trying to understand using a model how to show dividing a fraction by another fraction. An example is two thirds divided by five eighths. I am not "seeing" how to do this.

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Question 851411: I am trying to understand using a model how to show dividing a fraction by another fraction. An example is two thirds divided by five eighths. I am not "seeing" how to do this. Thank you!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

 |Note multiplying by reciprocal of denominator