What is 38/61 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{38}{61}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{61} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{38}{61} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{61} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{38}{488}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{38}{488}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $38$ and $488$. The GCD of $38$ and $488$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{38 \div 2}{488 \div 2} = \frac{19}{244}$

Answer $\frac{38}{61}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{19}{244}$

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