What is 89/12 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{12} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{89}{12} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{12} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{178}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{178}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $178$ and $96$. The GCD of $178$ and $96$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{178 \div 2}{96 \div 2} = \frac{89}{48}$

Answer $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{89}{48}$

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