What is 48/26 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{26} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{48}{26} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{26} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{384}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $78$. The GCD of $384$ and $78$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 6}{78 \div 6} = \frac{64}{13}$

Answer $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{64}{13}$

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