What is 24/22 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{24}{22}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{22} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{24}{22} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 8 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{22} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{216}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $176$. The GCD of $216$ and $176$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 8}{176 \div 8} = \frac{27}{22}$

Answer $\frac{24}{22}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{27}{22}$

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