What is 24/46 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{24}{46}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{46} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{24}{46} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 2 = 92$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{46} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{168}{92}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{92}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $92$. The GCD of $168$ and $92$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 4}{92 \div 4} = \frac{42}{23}$

Answer $\frac{24}{46}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{42}{23}$

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