What is 38/57 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{57} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{38}{57} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{57} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{38}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{38}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $38$ and $456$. The GCD of $38$ and $456$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{38 \div 38}{456 \div 38} = \frac{1}{12}$

Answer $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{1}{12}$

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