What is 24/88 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{24}{88}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{88} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{24}{88} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{88} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{192}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $264$. The GCD of $192$ and $264$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 24}{264 \div 24} = \frac{8}{11}$

Answer $\frac{24}{88}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{8}{11}$

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