48 divided by 8 simplified

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to simplify the division of 48 by 8, which involves calculating how many times 8 fits into 48.

Answer

$6$
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is ( 6 ).

Steps to Solve

  1. Set Up the Division Problem

We start with the division problem where we need to divide 48 by 8. This can be written as:

$$ \frac{48}{8} $$

  1. Perform the Division

Now, we divide 48 by 8. We need to find how many times 8 fits into 48.

$$ 48 \div 8 = 6 $$

  1. Conclusion of the Calculation

After performing the division, we conclude that the result of ( \frac{48}{8} ) is:

$$ 6 $$

The final answer is ( 6 ).

More Information

Dividing a number by another number gives us how many times the second number fits into the first. In this case, 8 fits into 48 exactly 6 times.

Tips

  • A common mistake is to confuse division with multiplication. Ensure you are actually dividing the numbers, not multiplying.
  • Another mistake is miscalculating the numbers. Always double-check your calculations to avoid simple arithmetic errors.
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