What is 48/85 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{48}{85}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{85} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{48}{85} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{85} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{336}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $680$. The GCD of $336$ and $680$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 8}{680 \div 8} = \frac{42}{85}$

Answer $\frac{48}{85}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{42}{85}$

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