What is 5/8 ÷ 1/4?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 5/8 ÷ 1/4.

Answer:

5/8 ÷ 1/4 = ⁵/₂ or 2 ¹/₂

The answer is 5/2 or 2 1/2 as a mixed number (equals 2.5 as a decimal).

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

1. Flip the second fraction

To divide, multiply by the reciprocal of 1/4:

5/8 ÷ 1/4 = 5/8 × 4/1

2. Multiply

Now multiply:

(5 × 4) / (8 × 1) = 20/8

3. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (4):

20/8 = 5/2