What is 24/43 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{24}{43}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{43} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{24}{43} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{43} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{168}{344}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{344}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $344$. The GCD of $168$ and $344$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 8}{344 \div 8} = \frac{21}{43}$

Answer $\frac{24}{43}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{21}{43}$

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