8/4 divided by 5/5

8/4 ÷ 5/5
=
2
Decimal: 2
Percentage: 200%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/5 becomes 5/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/4 × 5/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 5 = 40    4 × 5 = 20
  4. 4
    Simplify
    40/20 = 2/1

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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