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A regular octagon, with sides divided into three equal parts. The resulting points are joined to create a star.

The diagram shows a ceramic design by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. It is formed by drawing eight lines connecting points which divide the edges of the outer regular octagon into three equal parts, as shown.

What fraction of the octagon is shaded?