What is 52/12 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{12} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{52}{12} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{12} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{416}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{416}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $416$ and $24$. The GCD of $416$ and $24$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{416 \div 8}{24 \div 8} = \frac{52}{3}$

Answer $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{52}{3}$

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