What is 24/39 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{24}{39}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{39} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{24}{39} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{39} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{192}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $78$. The GCD of $192$ and $78$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 6}{78 \div 6} = \frac{32}{13}$

Answer $\frac{24}{39}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{32}{13}$

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