What is 38/52 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{38}{52}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{52} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{38}{52} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{52} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{38}{416}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{38}{416}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $38$ and $416$. The GCD of $38$ and $416$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{38 \div 2}{416 \div 2} = \frac{19}{208}$

Answer $\frac{38}{52}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{19}{208}$

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