What is 62/39 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{62}{39}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{39} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{62}{39} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{39} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{496}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{496}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $496$ and $78$. The GCD of $496$ and $78$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{496 \div 2}{78 \div 2} = \frac{248}{39}$

Answer $\frac{62}{39}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{248}{39}$

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