What is 48/28 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{48}{28}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{28} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{48}{28} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{28} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{240}{112}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{112}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $112$. The GCD of $240$ and $112$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 16}{112 \div 16} = \frac{15}{7}$

Answer $\frac{48}{28}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{15}{7}$

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