What is 48/76 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{48}{76}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{76} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{48}{76} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 2 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{76} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{336}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $152$. The GCD of $336$ and $152$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 8}{152 \div 8} = \frac{42}{19}$

Answer $\frac{48}{76}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{42}{19}$

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