What is 24/54 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{24}{54}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{54} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{24}{54} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{54} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{168}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $432$. The GCD of $168$ and $432$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 24}{432 \div 24} = \frac{7}{18}$

Answer $\frac{24}{54}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{7}{18}$

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