What is 48/26 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{26} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{48}{26} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{26} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{240}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $208$. The GCD of $240$ and $208$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 16}{208 \div 16} = \frac{15}{13}$

Answer $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{15}{13}$

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