What is 99/89 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{99}{89}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{89} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{99}{89} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{89} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{792}{178}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{178}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $178$. The GCD of $792$ and $178$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 2}{178 \div 2} = \frac{396}{89}$

Answer $\frac{99}{89}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{396}{89}$

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