Answer
Estimate $\frac{1}{2}$
Exact $\frac{5}{12}$
Work Step by Step
$\frac{5}{8} \div 1 \frac{1}{2}$
Estimate
Round fractions to the nearest whole number
$1 \div 2$ = $\frac{1}{2}$
Exact
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions
$\frac{5}{8} \div \frac{3}{2}$
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor
$\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{2}{3}$
Reduce fractions by common factor of 2
$\frac{5}{4} \times \frac{1}{3}$ = $\frac{5}{12}$