What is 24/52 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{24}{52}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{52} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{24}{52} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{52} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{72}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $52$. The GCD of $72$ and $52$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 4}{52 \div 4} = \frac{18}{13}$

Answer $\frac{24}{52}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{18}{13}$

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