What is 5/10 divided by 8/3?

Looking for the result of 5/10 ÷ 8/3? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 5/10 by 8/3?

5 10 ÷ 8 3 = 5 × 3 10 × 8 = 15 80 = 3 16
  1. Invert the divisor (8/3) to get its reciprocal: 3/8
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 5/10 × 3/8 = (5 × 3)/(10 × 8) = 15/80.
  3. Simplify the fraction (15/80) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD(5):
    • 15/5 = 3
    • 80/5 = 16
  4. This gives 3/16.

The result of dividing 5/10 by 8/3 is : 3/16 (or 0.1875 in its decimal form)