What is 24/38 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{38} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{24}{38} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{38} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{48}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $342$. The GCD of $48$ and $342$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 6}{342 \div 6} = \frac{8}{57}$

Answer $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{8}{57}$

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