What is 24/46 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{24}{46}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{46} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{24}{46} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{46} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{24}{138}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{138}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $138$. The GCD of $24$ and $138$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 6}{138 \div 6} = \frac{4}{23}$

Answer $\frac{24}{46}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{4}{23}$

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