What is 48/39 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{48}{39}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{39} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{48}{39} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{39} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{288}{39}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{39}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $39$. The GCD of $288$ and $39$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 3}{39 \div 3} = \frac{96}{13}$

Answer $\frac{48}{39}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{96}{13}$

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