What is 60/98 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{60}{98}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{98} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{60}{98} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{98} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{480}{98}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{98}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $98$. The GCD of $480$ and $98$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 2}{98 \div 2} = \frac{240}{49}$

Answer $\frac{60}{98}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{240}{49}$

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