16/4 divided by 50/5

16/4 ÷ 50/5
=
2 5
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    50/5 becomes 5/50
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    16/4 × 5/50
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    16 × 5 = 80    4 × 50 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    80/200 = 2/5

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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