What is 24/19 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{24}{19}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{19} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{24}{19} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 8 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{19} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{216}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $152$. The GCD of $216$ and $152$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 8}{152 \div 8} = \frac{27}{19}$

Answer $\frac{24}{19}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{27}{19}$

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