What is 33/48 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{33}{48}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{48} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{33}{48} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 2 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{48} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{66}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $240$. The GCD of $66$ and $240$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 6}{240 \div 6} = \frac{11}{40}$

Answer $\frac{33}{48}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{11}{40}$

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