16/4 divided by 5/2

16/4 ÷ 5/2
=
8 5
Mixed Number: 1 3/5
Decimal: 1.6
Percentage: 160%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/2 becomes 2/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    16/4 × 2/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    16 × 2 = 32    4 × 5 = 20
  4. 4
    Simplify
    32/20 = 8/5

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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