What is 61/53 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{61}{53}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{53} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{61}{53} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{53} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{488}{212}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{212}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $212$. The GCD of $488$ and $212$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 4}{212 \div 4} = \frac{122}{53}$

Answer $\frac{61}{53}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{122}{53}$

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