What is 18/48 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{18}{48}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{48} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{18}{48} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{48} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{54}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $48$. The GCD of $54$ and $48$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 6}{48 \div 6} = \frac{9}{8}$

Answer $\frac{18}{48}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{9}{8}$

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