What is 48/72 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{72} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{48}{72} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{72} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{288}{288}$

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

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $288$. The GCD of $288$ and $288$ is $288$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 288}{288 \div 288} = \frac{1}{1}$

Answer $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{1}{1}$

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