What is 28/24 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{28}{24}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{24} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{28}{24} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{24} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{252}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $96$. The GCD of $252$ and $96$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 12}{96 \div 12} = \frac{21}{8}$

Answer $\frac{28}{24}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{21}{8}$

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