What is 24/99 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{24}{99}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{99} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{24}{99} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{99} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{144}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $198$. The GCD of $144$ and $198$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 18}{198 \div 18} = \frac{8}{11}$

Answer $\frac{24}{99}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{8}{11}$

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