What is 48/81 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{48}{81}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{81} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{48}{81} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{81} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{384}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $162$. The GCD of $384$ and $162$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 6}{162 \div 6} = \frac{64}{27}$

Answer $\frac{48}{81}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{64}{27}$

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