What is 34/53 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{34}{53}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{53} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{34}{53} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 4 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{53} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{136}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $424$. The GCD of $136$ and $424$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 8}{424 \div 8} = \frac{17}{53}$

Answer $\frac{34}{53}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{17}{53}$

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