What is 61/24 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{61}{24}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{24} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{61}{24} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 3 = 183$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{24} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{183}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{183}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $183$ and $24$. The GCD of $183$ and $24$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{183 \div 3}{24 \div 3} = \frac{61}{8}$

Answer $\frac{61}{24}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{61}{8}$

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