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Divide 8/5 with 4/8

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 4/8

8/5 ÷ 4/8 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/8: 8/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 4/8 = 8/5 × 8/4
  3. = 8 × 8/5 × 4 = 64/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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