What is 48/18 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{48}{18}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{18} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{48}{18} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 9 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{18} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{432}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $54$. The GCD of $432$ and $54$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 54}{54 \div 54} = \frac{8}{1}$

Answer $\frac{48}{18}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{8}{1}$

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