What is 48/54 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{48}{54}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{54} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{48}{54} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{54} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{288}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $270$. The GCD of $288$ and $270$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 18}{270 \div 18} = \frac{16}{15}$

Answer $\frac{48}{54}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{16}{15}$

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