5/4 divided by 4/5

5/4 ÷ 4/5
=
25 16
Mixed Number: 1 9/16
Decimal: 1.5625
Percentage: 156.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    4/5 becomes 5/4
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/4 × 5/4
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 5 = 25    4 × 4 = 16
  4. 4
    Simplify
    25/16 = 25/16

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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