What is 61/26 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{61}{26}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{26} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{61}{26} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{26} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{488}{104}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{104}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $104$. The GCD of $488$ and $104$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 8}{104 \div 8} = \frac{61}{13}$

Answer $\frac{61}{26}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{61}{13}$

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