8/4 divided by 4/5

8/4 ÷ 4/5
=
5 2
Mixed Number: 2 1/2
Decimal: 2.5
Percentage: 250%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    4/5 becomes 5/4
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/4 × 5/4
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 5 = 40    4 × 4 = 16
  4. 4
    Simplify
    40/16 = 5/2

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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