What is 43/60 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{43}{60}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{60} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{43}{60} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{60} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{344}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{344}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $344$ and $60$. The GCD of $344$ and $60$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{344 \div 4}{60 \div 4} = \frac{86}{15}$

Answer $\frac{43}{60}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{86}{15}$

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