What is 48/60 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{60} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{48}{60} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{60} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{192}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $120$. The GCD of $192$ and $120$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 24}{120 \div 24} = \frac{8}{5}$

Answer $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{8}{5}$

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