What is 48/12 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{12} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{48}{12} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{12} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{48}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $108$. The GCD of $48$ and $108$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 12}{108 \div 12} = \frac{4}{9}$

Answer $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{4}{9}$

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