What is 28/48 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{28}{48}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{48} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{28}{48} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{48} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{84}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $48$. The GCD of $84$ and $48$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 12}{48 \div 12} = \frac{7}{4}$

Answer $\frac{28}{48}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{4}$

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