What is 38/48 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{48} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{38}{48} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{48} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{228}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $144$. The GCD of $228$ and $144$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 12}{144 \div 12} = \frac{19}{12}$

Answer $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{19}{12}$

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