What is 57/53 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{57}{53}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{53} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{57}{53} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{53} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{456}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $106$. The GCD of $456$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{228}{53}$

Answer $\frac{57}{53}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{228}{53}$

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