What is 24/38 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{38} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{24}{38} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{38} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{168}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $228$. The GCD of $168$ and $228$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 12}{228 \div 12} = \frac{14}{19}$

Answer $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{14}{19}$

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