What is 5/3 divided by 8/2?

Looking for the result of 5/3 ÷ 8/2? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 5/3 by 8/2?

5 3 ÷ 8 2 = 5 × 2 3 × 8 = 10 24 = 5 12
  1. Invert the divisor (8/2) to get its reciprocal: 2/8
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 5/3 × 2/8 = (5 × 2)/(3 × 8) = 10/24.
  3. Simplify the fraction (10/24) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD(2):
    • 10/2 = 5
    • 24/2 = 12
  4. This gives 5/12.

The result of dividing 5/3 by 8/2 is : 5/12 (or 0.41666666666667 in its decimal form)