How do I find 8/3 of 48?

Answer 1

Multiply.

(8/3) * (48/1 = 384/3= 128

Answer 2

But how is that possible, 128 is greater than 48

Answer 3

Yep. And 8/3 is more than 1. 8/3 = 2 2/3.

So you know that 8/3 of 48 must be more than 2 times 48.