What is 62/24 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{24} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{62}{24} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{24} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{496}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{496}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $496$ and $168$. The GCD of $496$ and $168$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{496 \div 8}{168 \div 8} = \frac{62}{21}$

Answer $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{62}{21}$

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