What is 28/52 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{28}{52}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{52} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{28}{52} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{52} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{224}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{224}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $224$ and $52$. The GCD of $224$ and $52$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{224 \div 4}{52 \div 4} = \frac{56}{13}$

Answer $\frac{28}{52}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{56}{13}$

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