What is 61/18 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{61}{18}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{18} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{61}{18} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{18} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{488}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $36$. The GCD of $488$ and $36$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 4}{36 \div 4} = \frac{122}{9}$

Answer $\frac{61}{18}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{122}{9}$

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