What is 24/54 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{24}{54}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{54} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{24}{54} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{54} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{72}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $432$. The GCD of $72$ and $432$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 72}{432 \div 72} = \frac{1}{6}$

Answer $\frac{24}{54}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{1}{6}$

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