What is 48/89 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{48}{89}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{89} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{48}{89} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 8 = 712$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{89} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{288}{712}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{712}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $712$. The GCD of $288$ and $712$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 8}{712 \div 8} = \frac{36}{89}$

Answer $\frac{48}{89}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{36}{89}$

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