4(3/(8+1) = 4(3/9) = 12/9 = 4/3
4((3/8)+1) = 4(11/8) = 44/8 = 11/2
just depends on which way the equation is written
        
             
        
        
        
14:3 can be written as 14/3...and this does not simplify
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Step-by-step explanation:
1 gallons is about 3.785 litres.
Hence, the number of gallons in 50 litres is 50/3.785 ≈ 13.2.