What is 85/46 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{85}{46}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{46} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{85}{46} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 1 = 46$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{46} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{680}{46}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{46}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $46$. The GCD of $680$ and $46$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 2}{46 \div 2} = \frac{340}{23}$

Answer $\frac{85}{46}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{340}{23}$

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