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How to divide 48 by 5/8

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Use the KCF method, or keep, change, flip.

1 ) Set up your expression: 48 / 5/8
2 ) Change the division symbol into multiplication : 48 x 5/8
3 ) Flip 5/8 : 48 x 8/5
4 ) Solve! If it helps,write 48 as 48/1. Just multiply as you would.

Answer: 384/5, or 76 4/5
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