Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{2}{8}$

Step 1

To find the reciprocal, divide $1$ by the number given.

$\frac{1}{\frac{2}{8}}$

Step 2

Simplify.

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Step 2.1

Cancel the common factor of $2$ and $8$ .

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Step 2.1.1

Factor $2$ out of $2$ .

$\frac{1}{\frac{2 (1)}{8}}$

Step 2.1.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 2.1.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $8$ .

$\frac{1}{\frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 4}}$

Step 2.1.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{1}{\frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 4}}$

Step 2.1.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{\frac{1}{4}}$

Step 2.2

Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.

$1 \cdot 4$

Step 2.3

Multiply $4$ by $1$ .

$4$