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Divide 2/5 with 1/8

2/5 ÷ 1/8 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/8: 8/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 1/8 = 2/5 × 8/1
  3. = 2 × 8/5 × 1 = 16/5
  4. In mixed form: 31/5

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