What is 48/18 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{48}{18}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{18} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{48}{18} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{18} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{336}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $162$. The GCD of $336$ and $162$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 6}{162 \div 6} = \frac{56}{27}$

Answer $\frac{48}{18}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{56}{27}$

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