5/3 divided by 8/4

5/3 ÷ 8/4
=
5 6
Decimal: 0.833333
Percentage: 83.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/4 becomes 4/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/3 × 4/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 4 = 20    3 × 8 = 24
  4. 4
    Simplify
    20/24 = 5/6

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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