What is 48/57 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{48}{57}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{57} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{48}{57} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 3 = 171$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{57} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{96}{171}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{171}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $171$. The GCD of $96$ and $171$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 3}{171 \div 3} = \frac{32}{57}$

Answer $\frac{48}{57}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{32}{57}$

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