What is 45/26 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{45}{26}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{26} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{45}{26} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{26} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{360}{26}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{26}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $26$. The GCD of $360$ and $26$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 2}{26 \div 2} = \frac{180}{13}$

Answer $\frac{45}{26}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{180}{13}$

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