What is 28/48 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{28}{48}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{48} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{28}{48} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{48} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{168}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $96$. The GCD of $168$ and $96$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 24}{96 \div 24} = \frac{7}{4}$

Answer $\frac{28}{48}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{7}{4}$

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