What is 35/53 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{35}{53}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{53} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{35}{53} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 1 = 53$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{53} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{280}{53}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{280}{53}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $280$ and $53$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{35}{53}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{280}{53}$

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