What is 24/81 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{24}{81}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{81} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{24}{81} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 3 = 243$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{81} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{192}{243}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{243}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $243$. The GCD of $192$ and $243$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 3}{243 \div 3} = \frac{64}{81}$

Answer $\frac{24}{81}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{64}{81}$

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