What is 46/88 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{46}{88}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{88} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{46}{88} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 8 = 368$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{88} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{368}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{368}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $368$ and $176$. The GCD of $368$ and $176$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{368 \div 16}{176 \div 16} = \frac{23}{11}$

Answer $\frac{46}{88}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{23}{11}$

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