Question

Rewrite this division expression as an equivalent multiplication expression 5/8 ÷ 2/3​

Answer 1

The equivalent multiplication expression is
`(5)/(8) * (3)/(2)`

Explanation:

Division of fractions:

A division of fractions is the same as the multiplication of the numerator by the inverse of the denominator.

5/8 ÷ 2/3​

So numerator is 5/8, denominator is 2/3

`((5)/(8))/((2)/(3)) = (5)/(8) * (3)/(2)`

The equivalent multiplication expression is
`(5)/(8) * (3)/(2)`