What is 24/53 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{24}{53}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{53} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{24}{53} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{53} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{168}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $106$. The GCD of $168$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{84}{53}$

Answer $\frac{24}{53}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{84}{53}$

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