What is 48/33 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{48}{33}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{33} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{48}{33} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{33} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{144}{165}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{165}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $165$. The GCD of $144$ and $165$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 3}{165 \div 3} = \frac{48}{55}$

Answer $\frac{48}{33}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{48}{55}$

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