2/4 is larger than 2/8, so we know our answer will be a fraction; part of a whole number.
We can simplify 2/8 into 1/4, as well as 2/4 into 1/2.
Now our question is simply how many times 1/2 goes into 1/4.
1/4 ÷ 1/2
We can go ahead and turn it into a multiplication problem using keep switch flip.
Keep Switch Flip
1/4 x 2/1
1/4 x 2/1
And now cross simplify.
1/2 x 1/1
And solve
2/1 x 1/1 = 1/2
1/2 is a fraction, confirming our prediction.
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