What is 48/72 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{72} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{48}{72} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{72} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{384}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $432$. The GCD of $384$ and $432$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 48}{432 \div 48} = \frac{8}{9}$

Answer $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{8}{9}$

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