What is 24/72 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{24}{72}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{72} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{24}{72} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{72} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{144}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $504$. The GCD of $144$ and $504$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 72}{504 \div 72} = \frac{2}{7}$

Answer $\frac{24}{72}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{2}{7}$

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