What is 45/95 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{45}{95}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{95} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{45}{95} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 1 = 95$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{95} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{360}{95}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{95}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $95$. The GCD of $360$ and $95$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 5}{95 \div 5} = \frac{72}{19}$

Answer $\frac{45}{95}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{72}{19}$

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