What is 28/48 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{28}{48}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{48} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{28}{48} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{48} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{168}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $48$. The GCD of $168$ and $48$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 24}{48 \div 24} = \frac{7}{2}$

Answer $\frac{28}{48}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{7}{2}$

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