Here we will show you how to calculate 16 divided by 4/5. We will give you the answer in fraction form and in decimal form.
Here is 16 divided by 4/5 displayed mathematically in colors:
16
รท
4
5
The numbers in 16 divided by 4/5 are labeled below:
16 = whole number
4 = numerator
5 = denominator
To make it a fraction form answer, you multiply the whole number by the denominator and make the result the new numerator. The old numerator becomes the new denominator:
16 x 5
4
=
80
4
Thus, the answer to 16 divided by 4/5 in fraction form is:
80
4
To make the answer to 16 divided by 4/5 in decimal form, you simply divide the numerator by the denominator from the fraction answer above:
80 / 4 = 20
The answer is rounded to the nearest two decimal points if necessary.
80/4 can be simplified to 20/1.
20/1 is an improper fraction and should be written as 20.