What is 48/88 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{48}{88}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{88} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{48}{88} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{88} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{192}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $440$. The GCD of $192$ and $440$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 8}{440 \div 8} = \frac{24}{55}$

Answer $\frac{48}{88}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{24}{55}$

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