What is 81/24 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{81}{24}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{24} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{81}{24} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 1 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{24} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{81}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $72$. The GCD of $81$ and $72$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 9}{72 \div 9} = \frac{9}{8}$

Answer $\frac{81}{24}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{9}{8}$

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