What is 61/48 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{61}{48}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{48} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{61}{48} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{48} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{549}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{549}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $549$ and $48$. The GCD of $549$ and $48$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{549 \div 3}{48 \div 3} = \frac{183}{16}$

Answer $\frac{61}{48}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{183}{16}$

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