What is 89/24 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{89}{24}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{24} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{89}{24} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 8 = 712$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{24} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{712}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{712}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $712$ and $72$. The GCD of $712$ and $72$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{712 \div 8}{72 \div 8} = \frac{89}{9}$

Answer $\frac{89}{24}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{89}{9}$

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