What is 54/28 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{54}{28}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{28} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{54}{28} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{28} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{432}{56}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{56}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $56$. The GCD of $432$ and $56$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 8}{56 \div 8} = \frac{54}{7}$

Answer $\frac{54}{28}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{54}{7}$

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