0.8333
To convert 40 over 48 to an improper fraction, you need to divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 8. This simplifies the fraction to 5/6. Therefore, 40 over 48 as an improper fraction is 5/6.
5/6
9.6
40/48 factor 5*8/6*8 eliminate 8; top and bottom 5/6 40 is 5/6 of 48
-40
0.525
3.4286
48 x 5/6 = 40
8
5.7143
Answer = 40/48 = (8x 5)/ (8x6) = 5/6