What is 24/85 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{85} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{24}{85} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{85} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{192}{765}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{765}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $765$. The GCD of $192$ and $765$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 3}{765 \div 3} = \frac{64}{255}$

Answer $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{64}{255}$

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