What is 48/61 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{48}{61}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{61} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{48}{61} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{61} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{384}{549}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{549}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $549$. The GCD of $384$ and $549$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 3}{549 \div 3} = \frac{128}{183}$

Answer $\frac{48}{61}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{128}{183}$

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