What is 48/75 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{48}{75}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{75} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{48}{75} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{75} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{384}{225}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{384}{225}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $384$ and $225$. The GCD of $384$ and $225$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{384 \div 3}{225 \div 3} = \frac{128}{75}$

Answer $\frac{48}{75}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{128}{75}$

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