What is 43/48 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{43}{48}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{48} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{43}{48} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 6 = 258$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{48} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{258}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{258}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $258$ and $240$. The GCD of $258$ and $240$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{258 \div 6}{240 \div 6} = \frac{43}{40}$

Answer $\frac{43}{48}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{43}{40}$

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