What is 54/48 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{54}{48}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{48} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{54}{48} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{48} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{270}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $144$. The GCD of $270$ and $144$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 18}{144 \div 18} = \frac{15}{8}$

Answer $\frac{54}{48}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{15}{8}$

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