What is 24/74 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{74} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{24}{74} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{74} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{48}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $592$. The GCD of $48$ and $592$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 16}{592 \div 16} = \frac{3}{37}$

Answer $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{3}{37}$

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