What is 24/54 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{24}{54}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{54} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{24}{54} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 7 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{54} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{216}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $378$. The GCD of $216$ and $378$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 54}{378 \div 54} = \frac{4}{7}$

Answer $\frac{24}{54}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{4}{7}$

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