What is 24/18 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{24}{18}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{18} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{24}{18} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{18} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{72}{18}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{18}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $18$. The GCD of $72$ and $18$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 18}{18 \div 18} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{24}{18}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{1}$

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