What is 24/72 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{24}{72}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{72} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{24}{72} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{72} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{96}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $648$. The GCD of $96$ and $648$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 24}{648 \div 24} = \frac{4}{27}$

Answer $\frac{24}{72}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{4}{27}$

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