What is 48/27 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{48}{27}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{27} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{48}{27} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{27} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{96}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $135$. The GCD of $96$ and $135$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 3}{135 \div 3} = \frac{32}{45}$

Answer $\frac{48}{27}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{32}{45}$

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