What is 61/89 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{61}{89}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{89} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{61}{89} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 4 = 244$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 8 = 712$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{89} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{244}{712}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{244}{712}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $244$ and $712$. The GCD of $244$ and $712$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{244 \div 4}{712 \div 4} = \frac{61}{178}$

Answer $\frac{61}{89}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{61}{178}$

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