What is 24/39 Divided By 8/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{39} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{48}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $312$. The GCD of $48$ and $312$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 24}{312 \div 24} = \frac{2}{13}$

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

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