What is 1/2 divided by 8/3?

Looking for the result of 1/2 ÷ 8/3? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/2 by 8/3?

1 2 ÷ 8 3 = 1 × 3 2 × 8 = 3 16
  1. Invert the divisor (8/3) to get its reciprocal: 3/8
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/2 × 3/8 = (1 × 3)/(2 × 8) = 3/16.

The result of dividing 1/2 by 8/3 is : 3/16 (or 0.1875 in its decimal form)