What is 75/18 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{75}{18}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{18} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{75}{18} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{18} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{600}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $36$. The GCD of $600$ and $36$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 12}{36 \div 12} = \frac{50}{3}$

Answer $\frac{75}{18}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{50}{3}$

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