What is 43/99 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{43}{99}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{99} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{43}{99} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{99} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{344}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{344}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $344$ and $198$. The GCD of $344$ and $198$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{344 \div 2}{198 \div 2} = \frac{172}{99}$

Answer $\frac{43}{99}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{172}{99}$

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