What is 66/48 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{66}{48}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{48} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{66}{48} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{48} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{330}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{330}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $330$ and $48$. The GCD of $330$ and $48$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{330 \div 6}{48 \div 6} = \frac{55}{8}$

Answer $\frac{66}{48}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{55}{8}$

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