What is 48/70 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{48}{70}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{70} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{48}{70} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{70} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{288}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $70$. The GCD of $288$ and $70$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 2}{70 \div 2} = \frac{144}{35}$

Answer $\frac{48}{70}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{144}{35}$

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