What is 19/24 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{19}{24}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{24} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{19}{24} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 9 = 171$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{24} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{171}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{171}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $171$ and $48$. The GCD of $171$ and $48$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{171 \div 3}{48 \div 3} = \frac{57}{16}$

Answer $\frac{19}{24}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{57}{16}$

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