5/2 divided by 1/4

5/2 ÷ 1/4
=
10
Decimal: 10
Percentage: 1000%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    1/4 becomes 4/1
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/2 × 4/1
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 4 = 20    2 × 1 = 2
  4. 4
    Simplify
    20/2 = 10/1

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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