What is 48/50 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{48}{50}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{50} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{48}{50} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{50} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{384}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $450$. The GCD of $384$ and $450$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 6}{450 \div 6} = \frac{64}{75}$

Answer $\frac{48}{50}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{64}{75}$

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