What is 17/48 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{17}{48}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{48} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{17}{48} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{48} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{136}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $96$. The GCD of $136$ and $96$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 8}{96 \div 8} = \frac{17}{12}$

Answer $\frac{17}{48}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{17}{12}$

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