What is 24/74 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{74} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{24}{74} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{74} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{216}{222}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{222}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $222$. The GCD of $216$ and $222$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 6}{222 \div 6} = \frac{36}{37}$

Answer $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{36}{37}$

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