What is 43/48 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{43}{48}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{48} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{43}{48} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{48} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{344}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{344}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $344$ and $96$. The GCD of $344$ and $96$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{344 \div 8}{96 \div 8} = \frac{43}{12}$

Answer $\frac{43}{48}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{43}{12}$

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