What is 48/12 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{12} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{48}{12} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{12} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{288}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $84$. The GCD of $288$ and $84$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 12}{84 \div 12} = \frac{24}{7}$

Answer $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{24}{7}$

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