What is 48/62 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{48}{62}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{62} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{48}{62} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{62} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{384}{434}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{434}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $434$. The GCD of $384$ and $434$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 2}{434 \div 2} = \frac{192}{217}$

Answer $\frac{48}{62}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{192}{217}$

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