Understanding Division: First, we need to understand that dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.So, (54)÷8 is the same as (54)×(81).
Multiplying Numerators and Denominators: Now, we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.(4×1)/(5×8)=4/40.
Simplifying the Fraction: We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. 404=(44)/(440)=101.
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