answersLogoWhite

0

That depends on parentheses!

Written like that, I'd read it as 1 / 8 * 2 / 8, which by order of operations means the answer is 1/32 .... 1 over 8 = 1/8 ... 1/8 times 2 = 1/4 ... 1/4 over 8 = 1/32

However, the answer could be different if that problem should read as 1/(8*(2/8)), in which case the answer would be 1/2.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
RossRoss
Every question is just a happy little opportunity.
Chat with Ross
LaoLao
The path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is one over eight times two over eight?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp