What is 5/2 divided by 4?

Looking for the result of 5/2 ÷ 4? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 5/2 by 4?

5 2 ÷ 4 1 = 5 × 1 2 × 4 = 5 8
  1. Invert the divisor (4/1) to get its reciprocal: 1/4
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 5/2 × 1/4 = (5 × 1)/(2 × 4) = 5/8.

The result of dividing 5/2 by 4/1 is : 5/8 (or 0.625 in its decimal form)