What is 24/39 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{24}{39}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{39} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{24}{39} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{39} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{24}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $156$. The GCD of $24$ and $156$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 12}{156 \div 12} = \frac{2}{13}$

Answer $\frac{24}{39}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{2}{13}$

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