What is 24/48 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{24}{48}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{48} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{24}{48} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{48} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{216}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $48$. The GCD of $216$ and $48$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 24}{48 \div 24} = \frac{9}{2}$

Answer $\frac{24}{48}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{9}{2}$

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