What is 48/11 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{48}{11}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{11} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{48}{11} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 3 = 33$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{11} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{48}{33}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{33}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $33$. The GCD of $48$ and $33$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 3}{33 \div 3} = \frac{16}{11}$

Answer $\frac{48}{11}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{16}{11}$

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