What is 24/85 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{85} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{24}{85} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{85} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{96}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $680$. The GCD of $96$ and $680$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 8}{680 \div 8} = \frac{12}{85}$

Answer $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{12}{85}$

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