What is 48/88 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{48}{88}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{88} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{48}{88} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{88} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{48}{704}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{704}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $704$. The GCD of $48$ and $704$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 16}{704 \div 16} = \frac{3}{44}$

Answer $\frac{48}{88}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{3}{44}$

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