What is 46/50 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{46}{50}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{50} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{46}{50} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 2 = 92$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{50} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{92}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{92}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $92$ and $400$. The GCD of $92$ and $400$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{92 \div 4}{400 \div 4} = \frac{23}{100}$

Answer $\frac{46}{50}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{23}{100}$

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