What is 48/60 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{60} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{48}{60} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{60} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{288}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $240$. The GCD of $288$ and $240$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 48}{240 \div 48} = \frac{6}{5}$

Answer $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{6}{5}$

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