What is 24/28 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{24}{28}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{28} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{24}{28} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{28} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{192}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $196$. The GCD of $192$ and $196$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 4}{196 \div 4} = \frac{48}{49}$

Answer $\frac{24}{28}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{48}{49}$

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