17/4 divided by 8/4

17/4 ÷ 8/4
=
17 8
Mixed Number: 2 1/8
Decimal: 2.125
Percentage: 212.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/4 becomes 4/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/4 × 4/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 4 = 68    4 × 8 = 32
  4. 4
    Simplify
    68/32 = 17/8

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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