2 divided by 1/8
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to perform a mathematical operation, specifically to divide 2 by 1/8. To solve it, we will interpret the division of a whole number by a fraction, which typically involves multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.
Answer
16
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 16
Steps to Solve
- Convert the division problem into multiplication
When dividing by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping the numerator and denominator. Therefore, the reciprocal of ( \frac{1}{8} ) is ( 8 ).
- Set up the multiplication problem
Replace the division sign with multiplication and use the reciprocal of ( \frac{1}{8} ). This gives us:
$$ 2 \div \frac{1}{8} = 2 \times 8 $$
- Multiply the numbers
Multiply ( 2 ) by ( 8 ) to get the final answer:
$$ 2 \times 8 = 16 $$
The final answer is 16
More Information
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget to take the reciprocal of the fraction before multiplying.
