What is 48/26 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{26} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{48}{26} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{26} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{48}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $208$. The GCD of $48$ and $208$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 16}{208 \div 16} = \frac{3}{13}$

Answer $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{3}{13}$

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