Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{\frac{a}{4}}{\frac{a}{8}}$

Step 1

Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.

$\frac{a}{4} \cdot \frac{8}{a}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $a$ .

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Step 2.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{a}{4} \cdot \frac{8}{a}$

Step 2.2

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{4} \cdot 8$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $4$ .

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Step 3.1

Factor $4$ out of $8$ .

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

Step 3.2

Cancel the common factor.

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

Step 3.3

Rewrite the expression.

$2$