What is 24/81 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{24}{81}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{81} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{24}{81} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{81} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{168}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $162$. The GCD of $168$ and $162$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 6}{162 \div 6} = \frac{28}{27}$

Answer $\frac{24}{81}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{28}{27}$

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