1/2 divided by 8 (One-Half Divided by Eight)

To divide 1/2 by 8, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Write down the fraction 1/2.
Step 2: Rewrite 8 as a fraction with a denominator of 2. You can do this by writing 8 as 8/1.
Step 3: Now, you have 1/2 ÷ 8/1.

To divide fractions, you can use the following rule:

Dividing one fraction by another is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal (flipping) of the second fraction.

So, in this case:

1/2 ÷ 8/1 = 1/2 × 1/8

Step 4: Multiply the fractions together:

(1/2) × (1/8) = (1 × 1) / (2 × 8) = 1/16

So, 1/2 divided by 8 is equal to 1/16.

[craigritchie]

50 years later I still remember this rule: Invert and multiply.

[manuelquitevis]

1/2 : 8 =1/2 x1/8 = 1/16 = 0.0625 or .5/8 = 0.0626

[manuelquitevis]

1/2 :8 = .5 :8 = 0.0625 or 1/2 x 8/1 = 1/16 = 0.0625

[Warpedsmac]

Just double both: then it is 1 divided by 16 or 1/16

[jmi]

Now try dividing 8 by 2?
Teacher says 8/2=4.
8 divided by 2 horizontally = zero.
8 divided by 2 vertically = 3.

0=3=4 QED.

[nfpnone]

You aren’t making it easier, you are making a mess out of it and confusing those who need help the most!