24 divided by 300
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the result of the division of 24 by 300, which is a basic arithmetic operation.
Answer
0.08
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 0.08
Steps to Solve
- Setup the division problem
Set up the division of 24 by 300 as a fraction: $\frac{24}{300}$.
- Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD)
Find the GCD of 24 and 300. The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24. The factors of 300 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, 75, 100, 150, 300. The greatest common factor is 12.
- Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCD
Divide 24 and 300 by their GCD (12): $\frac{24 \div 12}{300 \div 12} = \frac{2}{25}$.
- Convert the fraction to a decimal form
To convert $\frac{2}{25}$ to a decimal, perform the division $2 \div 25$. The division results in 0.08.
The final answer is 0.08
More Information
When you divide two numbers with a significant difference in magnitude, the result will often be a small decimal fraction.
Tips
A common mistake is not simplifying the fraction before converting to a decimal. Always simplify if possible to make the math easier.
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