What is 5 divided by 3/8?

Here we will show you how to calculate 5 divided by 3/8. We will give you the answer in fraction form and in decimal form.

Here is 5 divided by 3/8 displayed mathematically in colors:

The numbers in 5 divided by 3/8 are labeled below:

5 = whole number
3 = numerator
8 = 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:

5 x 8

Thus, the answer to 5 divided by 3/8 in fraction form is:

To make the answer to 5 divided by 3/8 in decimal form, you simply divide the numerator by the denominator from the fraction answer above:

40 / 3 = 13.33

The answer is rounded to the nearest two decimal points if necessary.

40/3 is an improper fraction and should be written as 13 1/3.

Whole Number Divided By Fraction Calculator
Enter another whole number and fraction for us to divide:

What is 5 divided by 3/9?
Did you like our explanation and solution to 5 divided by 3/8? If so, try the next problem on our list here.