What is 85/48 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{85}{48}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{48} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{85}{48} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{48} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{170}{384}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{384}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $384$. The GCD of $170$ and $384$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{384 \div 2} = \frac{85}{192}$

Answer $\frac{85}{48}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{85}{192}$

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