16/4 divided by 31/5

16/4 ÷ 31/5
=
20 31
Decimal: 0.645161
Percentage: 64.52%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    31/5 becomes 5/31
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    16/4 × 5/31
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    16 × 5 = 80    4 × 31 = 124
  4. 4
    Simplify
    80/124 = 20/31

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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