Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

2
8
÷ 16
A.
2
12
B.
1
64
C.
1
16
D.
2
8
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2
8
 ÷   16

This can be written as:

2
8
 ÷ 
16
1

Dividing a fraction by a whole number is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

2
8
 ÷ 
16
1
 = 
2
8
 × 
1
16

Now to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

2
8
 × 
1
16
 = 
2 × 1
8 × 16
 = 
2
128

Now, simplify:

2
128
 = 
2 ÷ 2
128 ÷ 2
 = 
1
64
So,
2
8
 ÷   16  = 
1
64

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Grade
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Theme
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Passing score
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