What is 48/27 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{48}{27}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{27} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{48}{27} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{27} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{144}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $189$. The GCD of $144$ and $189$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 9}{189 \div 9} = \frac{16}{21}$

Answer $\frac{48}{27}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{16}{21}$

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