What is 50/76 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{50}{76}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{76} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{50}{76} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 1 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{76} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{400}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{400}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $400$ and $76$. The GCD of $400$ and $76$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{400 \div 4}{76 \div 4} = \frac{100}{19}$

Answer $\frac{50}{76}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{100}{19}$

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