What is 24/42 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{24}{42}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{42} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{24}{42} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{42} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{168}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $336$. The GCD of $168$ and $336$ is $168$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 168}{336 \div 168} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{24}{42}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{1}{2}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,