What is 48/17 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{48}{17}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{17} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{48}{17} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{17} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{144}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $68$. The GCD of $144$ and $68$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 4}{68 \div 4} = \frac{36}{17}$

Answer $\frac{48}{17}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{36}{17}$

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