What is 48/54 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{48}{54}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{54} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{48}{54} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{54} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{288}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $432$. The GCD of $288$ and $432$ is $144$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 144}{432 \div 144} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{48}{54}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$

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