What is 54/75 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{54}{75}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{75} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{54}{75} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{75} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{432}{75}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{75}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $75$. The GCD of $432$ and $75$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 3}{75 \div 3} = \frac{144}{25}$

Answer $\frac{54}{75}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{144}{25}$

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