2/3 divided by 8/6

2/3 ÷ 8/6
=
1 2
Decimal: 0.5
Percentage: 50%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/6 becomes 6/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    2/3 × 6/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    2 × 6 = 12    3 × 8 = 24
  4. 4
    Simplify
    12/24 = 1/2

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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