What is 22/60 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{22}{60}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{60} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{22}{60} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 8 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{60} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{176}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $120$. The GCD of $176$ and $120$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 8}{120 \div 8} = \frac{22}{15}$

Answer $\frac{22}{60}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{22}{15}$

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