What is 48/38 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{48}{38}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{38} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{48}{38} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 4 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{38} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{48}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $152$. The GCD of $48$ and $152$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 8}{152 \div 8} = \frac{6}{19}$

Answer $\frac{48}{38}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{6}{19}$

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