What is 24/38 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{38} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{24}{38} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{38} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{144}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $304$. The GCD of $144$ and $304$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 16}{304 \div 16} = \frac{9}{19}$

Answer $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{9}{19}$

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