What is 24/85 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{85} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{24}{85} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{85} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{168}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $510$. The GCD of $168$ and $510$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 6}{510 \div 6} = \frac{28}{85}$

Answer $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{28}{85}$

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