5/4 divided by 1/4

5/4 ÷ 1/4
=
5
Decimal: 5
Percentage: 500%

Step-by-Step Solution

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

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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