What is 5 divided by 1/8?

Looking for the result of 5 ÷ 1/8? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 5 by 1/8?

5 1 ÷ 1 8 = 5 × 8 1 × 1 = 40 1
  1. Invert the divisor (1/8) to get its reciprocal: 8/1
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 5/1 × 8/1 = (5 × 8)/(1 × 1) = 40.

The result of dividing 5/1 by 1/8 is : 40