What is 48/89 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{48}{89}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{89} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{48}{89} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{89} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{384}{178}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{178}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $178$. The GCD of $384$ and $178$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 2}{178 \div 2} = \frac{192}{89}$

Answer $\frac{48}{89}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{192}{89}$

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