What is 48/12 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{12} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{48}{12} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{12} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{144}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $48$. The GCD of $144$ and $48$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 48}{48 \div 48} = \frac{3}{1}$

Answer $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{3}{1}$

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