What is 60/83 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{60}{83}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{83} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{60}{83} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{83} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{60}{664}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{664}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $664$. The GCD of $60$ and $664$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 4}{664 \div 4} = \frac{15}{166}$

Answer $\frac{60}{83}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{15}{166}$

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