Calculate the Quotient: 97.2 ÷ 48.6 Step-by-Step

To solve the division $\frac{97.2}{48.6}$, we will simplify by removing the decimals:

• Step 1: Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 to eliminate the decimals since 97.2 and 48.6 each have one decimal place.
• Step 2: The problem becomes equivalent to $\frac{972}{486}$.
• Step 3: Simplifying $\frac{972}{486}$ involves performing the division 972 ÷ 486.

By performing the division directly, we note that:

• 972 divided by 486 equals 2 because 972 is exactly double 486.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $2$.