What is 48/53 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{48}{53}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{53} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{48}{53} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{53} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{48}{212}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{212}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $212$. The GCD of $48$ and $212$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 4}{212 \div 4} = \frac{12}{53}$

Answer $\frac{48}{53}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{12}{53}$

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