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Divide 7/24 by 35/48 and reduce to lowest fraction

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To divide fractions you multiply the reciprocal of the divisor.

7/24 ÷ 35/48 =
7/24 × 48/35 =
336/840

Now we have to reduce...

336/840 = 168/420 = 84/210 = 42/105 = 6/15 = 2/5

Answer is 2/5
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