What is 34/48 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{34}{48}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{48} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{34}{48} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{48} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{68}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $240$. The GCD of $68$ and $240$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{240 \div 4} = \frac{17}{60}$

Answer $\frac{34}{48}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{17}{60}$

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