8/6 divided by 8/3

8/6 ÷ 8/3
=
1 2
Decimal: 0.5
Percentage: 50%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/3 becomes 3/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/6 × 3/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 3 = 24    6 × 8 = 48
  4. 4
    Simplify
    24/48 = 1/2

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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