8/4 divided by 16/2

8/4 ÷ 16/2
=
1 4
Decimal: 0.25
Percentage: 25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    16/2 becomes 2/16
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/4 × 2/16
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 2 = 16    4 × 16 = 64
  4. 4
    Simplify
    16/64 = 1/4

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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