What is 24/38 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{38} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{24}{38} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{38} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{96}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $38$. The GCD of $96$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{48}{19}$

Answer $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{48}{19}$

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