What is 5 divided by 1/4?

Looking for the result of 5 ÷ 1/4? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 5 by 1/4?

5 1 ÷ 1 4 = 5 × 4 1 × 1 = 20 1
  1. Invert the divisor (1/4) to get its reciprocal: 4/1
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 5/1 × 4/1 = (5 × 4)/(1 × 1) = 20.

The result of dividing 5/1 by 1/4 is : 20